Protecting Children from Chatbots

Senate companion requiring South Carolina chatbot operators to provide a limited-access mode with age verification for minors, obtain parental consent before granting full access, and avoid prioritizing engagement over user wellbeing. It also sets procedures for reporting chatbot-related harm to minors and penalties for violations.

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