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Sen. Britt Advocates for AI Protections for Minors

12/29/2025

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Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) urged Congress to pass legislation protecting minors from AI and social media dangers.
She cited parental stories about AI chatbots causing isolation and discussions of suicide.
She co-sponsored the Guidelines for User Age-Verification and Responsible Dialogue Act (Guard Act), which would ban AI companions for minors and hold firms accountable.
She criticized current liability protections for social media, urging greater accountability amid sextortion and online bullying.

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Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) urged Congress to pass legislation protecting minors from AI and social media dangers.
She cited parental stories about AI chatbots causing isolation and discussions of suicide.
She co-sponsored the Guidelines for User Age-Verification and Responsible Dialogue Act (Guard Act), which would ban AI companions for minors and hold firms accountable.
She criticized current liability protections for social media, urging greater accountability amid sextortion and online bullying.