Deepfakes and chatbots led the concerns of lawmakers in 2025, with red and blue states enacting measures to protect kids and personal identity. Also: A law against AI posing as a nurse, a ban on China’s DeepSeek model, and ‘humans-only’ laws covering therapists and college instructors.
Alabama State Rep. Ben Robbins represents a rural county near the famous Talladega Speedway, and his focus is on families, kids, and community. He’s become a leader on digital issues that affect parents and kids, and on the right of each person to their own likeness and individuality.
Every Friday, TCAI brings you an overview of AI-related legislation moving through state legislatures. This week: Chatbots, kids, and harmful interactions continue to be a focus of concern among lawmakers. Also introduced: bills on algorithmic pricing and the use of AI in mental health therapy.
HB 2503 would require generative AI developers to post high-level documentation regarding the data used to train the AI system. We have a complete guide to the measure.
Track bills by subject: All AI bills, deepfake bills, chatbot bills, and more.
Every Friday, TCAI brings you an overview of AI-related legislation moving through state legislatures. This week: Chatbots, kids, and harmful interactions continue to be a focus of concern among lawmakers. Also introduced: bills on algorithmic pricing and the use of AI in mental health therapy.