US States Advance AI Legislation: Social Media Safety, Therapy Chatbot Bans & Neurological Rights
Minnesota and South Carolina sign social media safety laws; Missouri bans AI therapy chatbots.
Deep Dive
Key Points
- Minnesota and South Carolina signed laws requiring age verification and parental consent for minors on social media platforms.
- Missouri passed a ban on AI therapy chatbots, prohibiting their offering in healthcare settings.
- Vermont formally recognized personal neurological rights, protecting neural data from unauthorized AI processing.
Why It Matters
State-level AI regulation is accelerating, directly impacting social media, mental health AI tools, and data privacy.