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US state legislatures have common target this year: chatbots

By Amy Miller ( February 13, 2026, 22:48 GMT | Comment) -- State legislators have a common cause this year: regulating chatbots. As concerns grow that chatbots are fueling a mental health crisis for kids, lawmakers are considering more than 80 bills in at least 35 state legislatures, according to an analysis by MLex. Despite the variety of proposed legislation, broad trends are emerging across state lines, with both Democratic and Republican state lawmakers focused on setting baseline guardrails to protect children and teens’ safety, and pushing for changes from companies.State legislators have a common cause this year: regulating chatbots....

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