Senate Introduces Bills Targeting Kids’ AI Safety and Literacy

WASHINGTON, April 30, 2026 – Two bipartisan bills aimed at regulating how children use artificial intelligence were introduced Wednesday in the Senate.

Lawmakers said AI tools are reaching children with limited oversight, as their use expands in classrooms.

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, was joined by Sens. Brian Schatz , D-Hawaii, John Curtis ,**** R-Utah,**** andAdam Schiff ,**** D-Calif., in introducing the CHATBOT Act. The bill would require AI companies to create “family accounts,” allowing parents to manage how children access and use chatbot tools.

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