CHAT Act 2.0

The CHAT Act 2.0 requires companies operating AI chatbots to register users with age verification and implement specific safety measures to protect minors from harm. The law categorizes these chatbots into three tiers based on their purpose, imposing stricter rules on those designed for companionship or mental health support, such as mandatory break reminders, limits on memory retention, and protocols to detect and report suicidal thoughts. Covered entities must clearly disclose that the chatbot is not human, prohibit the sale of minor users' data, and ensure that any AI providing therapeutic services is supervised by a licensed professional. Enforcement of these requirements falls under the Federal Trade Commission, which also has the authority to work with state attorneys general to address violations.