State AI Bills Target Child Safety Despite Federal Deregulation Push
States are aggressively expanding AI restrictions focused on minors, including Florida's AI Bill of Rights requiring parental consent and Maine's ban on human-like AI companions for children. This represents direct resistance to federal deregulation efforts, creating a policy battleground over child protection versus innovation.
Child-focused AI products face heightened regulatory scrutiny and compliance costs as states prioritize safety over federal streamlining efforts.
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