South Carolina S 1037 (Protecting Children From Chatbots Act 2026)

Establishes the "Protecting Children from Chatbots Act," regulating chatbots operated by entities with 500,000 or more monthly active users. Requires covered entities to provide limited-access mode for unverified users and verify user age before enabling restricted features. Prohibits the enablement of restricted features for minors without parental consent and reasonable age verification. Mandates reasonable systems to identify and manage emotional dependence and mental health crises, inc...

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21 MAY 2024 · Other

South Carolina 2023 H 4754 (Section 4)

Holds licensees accountable for work produced using AI or machine learning, treating violations by these programs as direct violations by the licensee.

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18 JAN 2023 · Law / Act

A bill to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 63-5-380 so as to prohibit operators of internet-based applications from using "automated decision systems" to place content on social media platforms for users under the age of eighteen who are residents of the State of South Carolina, to require operators to perform age-verification practices for certain users, to establish that a violation is an unfair or deceptive act or practice under the South Carolina Unfair Trade Practices Act, and for other purposes.

Prohibits operators of internet-based applications, including social media platforms, from using automated decision-making (ADM) systems to suggest content for users under 18 in South Carolina. Requires operators who use ADM systems for users 18 or older to perform age verification of users; violation is subject to civil penalties.

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