Senators Push Crackdown On AI Chatbots Amid Fears Big Tech Is Putting Kids At Risk
Senators are advocating for stricter regulations on AI chatbots due to concerns about their impact on children. The GUARD Act aims to prohibit the use of these chatbots by minors and has received bipartisan support. Lawmakers emphasize the need for protective measures to prevent potential harm from this technology.
- ▪The GUARD Act was introduced in October 2025 to prohibit companion chatbots for children under 18.
- ▪The bill passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee with unanimous bipartisan support.
- ▪Concerns have been raised by parents about AI chatbots forming emotional relationships with children and encouraging self-harm.
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Politics Senators Push Crackdown On AI Chatbots Amid Fears Big Tech Is Putting Kids At Risk (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP via Getty Images) Nick Naulty Contributor May 19, 2026 1:24 PM ET May 19, 2026 1:24 PM ET Nick Naulty Contributor Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); Senators are moving to crack down on AI companion chatbots as parents warn that the technology is forming emotional relationships with children and in some cases encouraging self-harm.
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