U.S. lawmakers have introduced two bills covering artificial intelligence: one that would give parents control over their kids’ use of AI chatbots, and one that aims to strengthen U.S. leadership in AI.
The Children’s Health, Advancement, Trust, Boundaries, and Oversight in Technology Act (CHATBOT Act) would require AI companies to establish “family accounts” to help parents manage their children’...
The introduction of these two bills reflects a growing legislative push to address AI's societal impacts, but the framing reveals deeper tensions between innovation and regulation. The CHATBOT Act's focus on child safety is a strong narrative—parents are a sympathetic constituency, and concerns about AI's psychological effects on children are well-documented. However, the bill's emphasis on "manipulative design features" and "addictive engagement" echoes broader debates about tech accountability...