Youth AI Privacy Act

S. 4199 would require companies that offer artificial intelligence chatbots to minors to build in certain safety protections. The bill, introduced in the Senate in March 2026, is currently under committee consideration and has not yet been voted on by the full chamber.

If enacted, this legislation would establish requirements for AI chatbot developers to implement safeguards designed to protect young users. These safe design features would likely address concerns about minors' exposure to inappropriate content and the collection or misuse of their personal information through AI systems. The bill represents an effort to establish baseline safety standards for a rapidly growing technology that increasingly interacts with children.

As standard legislation, the bill would require presidential signature to become law. Citizens with concerns about AI safety for young people may view this as a step toward protecting minors online, while others may debate whether such requirements are necessary or how they should be implemented.