Crowley wants to limit AI chatbots for children under 13 and increase penalties for circulating AI-generated sexual images of minors.
Limits on AI chatbots for minors The plan proposes limiting access to AI chatbot applications for children under 13 years old. Prohibition of addictive design features It suggests prohibiting addictive design elements like infinite scrolling and autoplay features on accounts belonging to minors. Increased penalties for AI-generated sexual images of minors The plan aims to increase legal penalties for individuals involved in circulating AI-generated sexual images of minors. Liability for AI platforms in cases of harm to children Families would be allowed to sue AI platforms if their content leads to harm for children, such as promoting suicide or eating disorders. Penalties for companies profiting from scams and fraud Technology companies that profit from scams or fraudulent advertisements on their platforms would face penalties. Enhanced funding for protective services The plan includes more funding for adult protective services and resource centers dedicated to assisting victims of scams or fraud. State-level action on AI regulation Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Crowley emphasizes the need for state-level AI regulations, stating he will not wait for federal action. This follows a trend of policy discussions around AI in the governor's race, which has also focused on data center construction. Republican stance on AI regulation Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany also supports 'commonsense guardrails' for children and older adults, including holding companies accountable for platforms facilitating explicit images or inappropriate chatbot conversations. He also prioritizes preventing personal data from falling into the hands of foreign adversaries. Existing legislative efforts Crowley's proposals align with recent bipartisan efforts in Wisconsin, such as bills classifying sextortion as a crime and providing recourse for victims. Additionally, Wisconsin is set to receive a significant settlement from Meta regarding addictive social media features impacting teen mental health.
Limits on AI chatbots for minors
The plan proposes limiting access to AI chatbot applications for children under 13 years old.
Prohibition of addictive design features
It suggests prohibiting addictive design elements like infinite scrolling and autoplay features on accounts belonging to minors.
Increased penalties for AI-generated sexual images of minors
The plan aims to increase legal penalties for individuals involved in circulating AI-generated sexual images of minors.
Liability for AI platforms in cases of harm to children
Families would be allowed to sue AI platforms if their content leads to harm for children, such as promoting suicide or eating disorders.
Penalties for companies profiting from scams and fraud
Technology companies that profit from scams or fraudulent advertisements on their platforms would face penalties.
Enhanced funding for protective services
The plan includes more funding for adult protective services and resource centers dedicated to assisting victims of scams or fraud.
State-level action on AI regulation
Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Crowley emphasizes the need for state-level AI regulations, stating he will not wait for federal action. This follows a trend of policy discussions around AI in the governor's race, which has also focused on data center construction.
Republican stance on AI regulation
Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany also supports 'commonsense guardrails' for children and older adults, including holding companies accountable for platforms facilitating explicit images or inappropriate chatbot conversations. He also prioritizes preventing personal data from falling into the hands of foreign adversaries.
Existing legislative efforts
Crowley's proposals align with recent bipartisan efforts in Wisconsin, such as bills classifying sextortion as a crime and providing recourse for victims. Additionally, Wisconsin is set to receive a significant settlement from Meta regarding addictive social media features impacting teen mental health.
