Senate Commerce Chair Ted Cruz Supports Legislation on AI Chatbot Safety for Children
Senate Commerce Chair Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has backed new legislation aimed at regulating the use of AI chatbots by children. The bill, introduced alongside Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), proposes the establishment of supervisory parental accounts for children under 13, with optional accounts for teens. It includes provisions for parents to set time and memory limits on chatbot interactions and to disable engagement incentives. This bipartisan effort reflects growing concerns about AI safety, particularly in relation to children’s interactions with technology. The legislation marks a shift in Cruz’s stance, as he previously advocated for a moratorium on state AI laws. 
