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This bill introduces new legal provisions targeting the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies that potentially harm children by creating both criminal penalties and a private right of action for AI services that engage in communications intended to encourage dangerous behaviors. Specifically, the bill makes it a criminal offense and allows civil lawsuits against owners or operators of AI chat programs, large language models, chatbots, and similar technologies if they communicate with a child with the intent to facilitate or encourage sexually explicit conduct, production of sexual content, illegal drug or alcohol use, self-harm, suicide, or violent crimes. The bill provides some exceptions for telecommunications services and AI integrated into entertainment experiences like video games or movies. Owners of such services could face criminal charges and be liable for at least $1,000 in damages per violation, plus attorney's fees if a lawsuit is successful. The legislation is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, giving technology companies time to adjust their systems and practices to comply with the new requirements. The bill aims to protect children from potential online predation and harmful AI-generated content by creating legal mechanisms to hold technology providers accountable for inappropriate interactions with minors.

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