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Bipartisan Senators Demand AI Safety for Children

12/12/2025

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Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) lead a bipartisan push urging AI companies to disclose risks to children, sending letters to eight tech firms and proposing 11 commitments.
The lawmakers emphasize research on AI’s psychological impacts as part of the safety and transparency commitments.
Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) and Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) address AI-enabled scams by requesting information on fraud prevention measures from major AI companies.
California's legislation mandates transparency in AI practices, reflecting growing federal scrutiny on AI safety and liability.

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Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) lead a bipartisan push urging AI companies to disclose risks to children, sending letters to eight tech firms and proposing 11 commitments.
The lawmakers emphasize research on AI’s psychological impacts as part of the safety and transparency commitments.
Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) and Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) address AI-enabled scams by requesting information on fraud prevention measures from major AI companies.
California's legislation mandates transparency in AI practices, reflecting growing federal scrutiny on AI safety and liability.