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U.S. lawmakers take on AI chatbots, fraud in new bills
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, a Republican from Texas who leads the Senate commerce committee, on Tuesday introduced a bill with Senator Brian Schatz, a Democrat from Hawaii, that would require AI chatbot companies to offer family accounts where parents could view their children's chat logs and set time limits. "With the right safeguards, AI systems can benefit a child’s education without putting their well-being at risk," Cruz said in a statement. Read More
A new bill would mandate family accounts for kids under 13 to use AI chatbots.
The bipartisan CHATBOT Act, led by Sens. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Brian Schatz (D-HI) would require extra safeguards for AI tools used by kids, and parental consent for minors to create their own accounts. [Link: Cruz, Schatz, Curtis, Schiff Introduce New Bill Giving Parents Control Over Kids’ AI Chatbot Use - U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation | https://www.commerce.senate.gov/press/rep/release/cruz-schatz-curtis-schiff-introduce-new-bill-giving-parents-control-over-kids-ai-chatbot-use/ | U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation] Read More
Dem Rips Trump For Starting Iran War After 'Taking Away Your Food And Your Healthcare'
Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) skewered President Donald Trump for launching a "regime change war of choice" while Americans continue to suffer. Read More
Why a US ban on under-16 social media would be a huge gift to parents AND kids
Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) push for action, with White House interest. Read More
Dem Senator: US Outplayed in Canada-China Trade Deal
Says Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, the U.S. got outplayed in the China-Canada trade deal and the pact is a big failure that will hurt Americans economically. Read More
Pablo Torre says U.S. Senator's bill to limit prop betting could come in 2026
The host of the popular podcast "Pablo Torre Finds Out" posted a video on social media stating that U.S. Senator Brian Schatz of Hawaii is seeking to propose legislation in 2026 that would put limits on prop betting in sports. Read More
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz Preparing to Introduce Limits on Sports Prop Betting
U.S. Senator Brian Schatz is reportedly preparing to introduce legislation next year to put limits on sports prop betting. Read More
Democratic Senator Dismantles GOP’s Spending Hypocrisy
“There is only one way out of this shutdown, and it starts with the House of Representatives reporting for duty,” Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) said. Read More
Dem senator says JD Vance made a 'tactical error' by acting like Trump
Sen. Brian Schatz believes JD Vance committed a severe “tactical error." Read More