EU Drafts Law to Strip Addictive Features From AI Chatbots Used by Children

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The European Union is working on legislation dubbed the AI Kids Act, which targets AI chatbots popular among minors. The proposed rules would require platforms like ChatGPT, Character.ai, and Snapchat's My AI to remove features designed to foster emotional engagement and habitual use. Regulators are concerned that these so-called 'sticky' design elements make chatbots particularly compelling — and potentially harmful — for young users. The move reflects a broader EU push to tighten child safety standards in the digital space.

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