Florida proposes Safe Screens Act requiring age checks for AI chatbots and minors

·2026.10.31 01:14

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The bill mandates age determination for AI chatbot users and restricts features for under-18s, while also proposing app-store and OS-level checks.

Florida’s proposed Safe Screens Act requires AI chatbot operators to determine user ages and restrict specific features for users under 18.
The legislation extends to app-store age checks, parental consent for minor downloads, and operating-system-level restrictions.
The proposal is currently pending legislation and is not yet in force.
The bill calls for privacy-preserving age assurance methods, though collecting identity information introduces data-handling risks.

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