State chatbot laws could create regulatory patchwork, new report warns
Researchers claimed inconsistent state definitions and requirements could make it harder for developers to comply, while diverting attention from safeguards that directly address documented risks to children.
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Published: 10 August 2026
Source: StateScoop
Category: News
Topics: Regulation · Children & education
Retrieved: 11 August 2026
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