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Iowa’s AI Rules for Kids | Des Moines News
Iowa just slapped AI chatbots with new rules—Senate File 2417—designed to protect kids from deceptive bots, mandatory transparency, and strict bans on mental health advice or harmful content. Effective July 1, companies have until 2027 to comply or face $500K fines. The law also cracks down on AI-generated child exploitation, spurred by real cases like the Iowa State student scandal. Lawmakers see this as the first step in responsibly managing AI’s growing risks—especially for children—and urge parents to stay vigilant. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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