Senators Josh Hawley (R-MO) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) have introduced the GUARD Act, requiring AI companies to verify users' ages to prevent minors from accessing chatbots. The proposed legislation mandates age verification methods, including government ID uploads or facial recognition. Additionally, it demands chatbots disclose their non-human status every 30 minutes and prohibits harmful content for minors. Blumenthal asserts, "Big Tech has betrayed any claim that we should trust companies."
Senators Josh Hawley (R-MO) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) have introduced the GUARD Act, requiring AI companies to verify users' ages to prevent minors from accessing chatbots. The proposed legislation mandates age verification methods, including government ID uploads or facial recognition. Additionally, it demands chatbots disclose their non-human status every 30 minutes and prohibits harmful content for minors. Blumenthal asserts, "Big Tech has betrayed any claim that we should trust companies."