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What 12 State 'Companion Bot' Laws Demand of AI Providers
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Fusion42 · 2 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Twelve US states have enacted or will soon enforce laws regulating AI-powered companion chatbots, focusing on transparency, protections for minors, crisis intervention, and prohibiting misleading practices. These laws vary in scope and requirements but collectively set new compliance standards for AI providers engaged in conversational interactions, especially around safeguarding children and mental health.
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AI providers running chatbots must act now to embed clear AI disclosures and enhanced minor protections or lose access to 12 key US state markets. You should verify your compliance systems to avoid costly legal barriers and embrace these rules as a market access gatekeeper.
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