Brickbat: Do You Know Who You're Talking To?
The Colorado House of Representatives passed House Bill 26-1263, which imposes new regulations on AI chatbots. The bill requires chatbots to disclose that they are not human and bans them from offering mental or physical health advice. It also mandates safety protocols when users mention suicide or self-harm.
- ▪The Colorado House of Representatives passed House Bill 26-1263 to regulate AI chatbots.
- ▪The bill requires chatbots to clearly disclose they are artificial intelligence, not real people.
- ▪Companies must implement safety measures if users discuss suicide or self-harm.
- ▪The bill prohibits AI chatbots from providing mental or physical health advice.
- ▪Rep. Sean Camacho (D–Denver) stated the bill addresses a gap in state law regarding AI's lack of legal duty to protect users.
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Artificial Intelligence Brickbat: Do You Know Who You're Talking To? Charles Oliver | 4.30.2026 4:00 AM Share on FacebookShare on XShare on RedditShare by emailPrint friendly versionCopy page URL Add Reason to Google Media Contact & Reprint Requests <img src="https://d2eehagpk5cl65.cloudfront.net/img/c800x450-w800-q80/uploads/2026/04/AI-Bill-v1-800x450.jpg" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto" width="1200" height="675" title="A contemplative android with an empty speech bubble" alt="A contemplative android with an empty speech bubble | Illustration: Midjourney/Dmires/Dreamstime" /> (Illustration: Midjourney/Dmires/Dreamstime) The Colorado House of Representatives recently passed House Bill 26-1263, which would impose new rules on AI chatbots.
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