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EU Proposes Regulations on Chatbots for Minors
The European Union has proposed regulations to restrict chatbot interactions for individuals under 18, aiming to prevent emotional dependencies and protect minors' well-being. The EU Kids Act includes measures such as banning children under 13 from using chatbots without supervision and prohibiting chatbots from retaining memory of interactions. Concerns about the impact of chatbots on children's development and mental health have prompted these legislative efforts.
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The European Union has proposed regulations to restrict chatbot interactions for individuals under 18, aiming to prevent emotional dependencies and protect minors' well-being. The EU Kids Act includes measures such as banning children under 13 from using chatbots without supervision and prohibiting chatbots from retaining memory of interactions. Concerns about the impact of chatbots on children's development and mental health have prompted these legislative efforts.
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