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Blake Moore (R-UT)

To prohibit the manufacture and conveyance of certain products for children that incorporate an artificial intelligence chatbot, and for other purposes.

H.R. 8382 · House bill Commerce

A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor

Last activity — Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3000-3001)

Introduced, nothing more yet

Formally proposed, and not yet handed to a committee.

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Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced

What this bill would do

This bill aims to prohibit the manufacture and distribution of certain products used by children. Specifically, it targets children's toys or child care articles that include an artificial intelligence chatbot. The ban applies to manufacturing for sale, importing into the United States, selling, or conveying these items. This prohibition would begin 180 days after the Act is enacted. Violations of this rule would be treated as violations of the Consumer Product Safety Act.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Scored +5

    Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?

    The bill enhances consumer protection by prohibiting the sale of specific AI-integrated products for children under the Consumer Product Safety Act.

  • Scored +4

    Does this put more rules on large technology companies?

    The bill regulates the application of artificial intelligence technologies in consumer products intended for children.

  • Scored +3

    Would children be better off under this?

    The legislation limits the use of interactive chatbots in products designed for children.

The opposite

  • Scored -4

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    The bill imposes a prohibition on the manufacture, import, and sale of specific goods, which restricts commercial activity for businesses in this sector.