Harrisburg pushes legislation to keep AI companions transparently non-human

With the rise of increasingly intelligent and emotionally responsive AI companions, Pennsylvania House members advanced on Wednesday a bill protecting vulnerable children and adults from dangerous AI chat interactions.

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July 5, 2026

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Harrisburg pushes legislation to keep AI companions transparently non-human

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