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EPIC Urges Amendments to Maryland Chatbots Bill

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Updates EPIC Urges Amendments to Maryland Chatbots Bill March 27, 2026 EPIC Counsel Kara Williams testified yesterday in front of the Maryland Senate Finance Committee on H.B. 952, a bill that seeks to regulate companion chatbots. While EPIC supports the goals of the bill—preventing the devastating harms chatbots are causing—the bill would require significant amendments to achieve this goal. In ou...
The strongest version of this narrative is that EPIC is advocating for responsible AI governance, highlighting legitimate concerns about unchecked corporate power and the potential harms of chatbots. Their call for amendments reflects a principled stance on balancing innovation with consumer protection, and their track record of model legislation lends credibility to their position. However, the framing of "devastating harms" without specific examples could risk slipping into moral panic (ARC-00...