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Connecticut Lawmakers Urge Action Against AI Risks for Kids

5/22/2025

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Urgent concerns are rising over AI's influence on children, with a proposed federal moratorium threatening state laws designed to protect minors from harmful interactions, like chatbots encouraging self-harm. Connecticut lawmakers are pushing for stronger regulations, stressing the critical need for immediate action to shield vulnerable youth from escalating AI risks.

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Urgent concerns are rising over AI's influence on children, with a proposed federal moratorium threatening state laws designed to protect minors from harmful interactions, like chatbots encouraging self-harm. Connecticut lawmakers are pushing for stronger regulations, stressing the critical need for immediate action to shield vulnerable youth from escalating AI risks.