US policy analysts, lawmakers say state AI chatbot safety bills include loopholes for tech companies

US analysts, lawmakers, and experts say several state-level AI chatbot safety bills contain language that creates loopholes for technology companies. The case of 13-year-old Juliana Montoya, who began communicating with chatbots in 2023, prompted the concerns.

• State AI chatbot laws contain loopholes for tech companies
• Prompted by case of 13-year-old Juliana Montoya from 2023
• Claims made by US analysts and lawmakers