Contact Congress about H.R. 6489: SAFE BOTs Act

AI chatbots would have to tell minors they are AI, not people. They would also have to share crisis hotline information when suicide comes up and follow safety policies for long chats and risky content.

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SAFE BOTs Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Latest action on H.R. 6489: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects children and teens under 17 who use consumer AI chatbots. It also affects companies that offer those chatbots, because they would have new notice, safety, and policy duties. Parents, schools, mental health experts, and state officials could also see changes in how chatbot risks are handled.

Why this matters: AI chatbots can feel human to young users, and this bill tries to reduce that confusion. It would make companies warn minors clearly that the chatbot is AI. It would also add steps for suicide-related chats and for long, nonstop use. The bill matters for companies too, because it creates federal rules and possible penalties.

Key provisions in H.R. 6489

• A chatbot company could not give a minor a chatbot that falsely claims to be a licensed professional. The claim is allowed only if it is true.
• Minor users must get a clear notice that the chatbot is AI and not a real person. They must see it at the first chat and whenever they ask if it is AI.
• If a minor brings up suicide or suicidal thoughts, the chatbot must give crisis help information. That means information on how to contact a suicide and crisis hotline.
• After 3 hours of nonstop chat with a minor, the chatbot must suggest taking a break. Providers must keep reasonable policies to make that happen.
• Providers must have policies for minor users and risky content. The areas are sexual material harmful to minors, gambling, illegal drugs, tobacco, and alcohol.

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What is H.R. 6489?

AI chatbots would have to tell minors they are AI, not people. They would also have to share crisis hotline information when suicide comes up and follow safety policies for long chats and risky content.

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