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This bill, titled the "ChatBot Protection Act," establishes regulations for chatbot providers in Arizona concerning the collection and use of personal data and chat logs. It defines key terms such as "chatbot" (an algorithmic system simulating conversation, including AI), "chatbot provider" (anyone making a chatbot available), "personal data" (information linked to an identifiable user), and "affirmative consent" (a clear, freely given authorization for specific actions, not implied by inaction or general terms of use). The bill prohibits chatbot providers from processing personal data or chat logs for certain purposes, such as displaying advertisements or profiling users, without explicit user consent, with specific protections for minors. It also mandates that chatbot providers implement robust data security measures, provide clear notice to users that they are interacting with a chatbot, and prohibits them from misrepresenting their services as endorsed by licensed professionals. Furthermore, chatbots are considered products for liability purposes, and providers can be held responsible for injuries caused by their chatbots, with enforcement mechanisms including civil actions by the Attorney General and a private right of action for users who suffer harm, allowing for civil penalties of up to $5,000 per violation.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84582