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advisoryReviewed · Aug 1, 2026 · 1 min read

CHATBOT Act may limit parental control options for managing AI chatbot access

By The Rundown  ·  EditorWatch risk

The CHATBOT Act, a proposed regulation, has drawn criticism from digital rights advocates who argue it could restrict how parents customize safeguards for AI chatbots. The law's approach to managing child access may impose a one-size-fits-all model rather than allowing parents to set different rules based on their family's needs.

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Review our age-by-age safety guide to clarify what controls you want to set for your child's AI chatbot use, then monitor policy developments on this legislation to understand how it may affect your options.

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Source · news.google.com

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