An Act Relating to Commercial Law--general Regulatory Provisions -- Artificial Intelligence Companion Models
It became law on Jun 22, 2026.
- Stage
- Became law
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- +3
- Latest action
- Jun 22, 2026
What it does
Creates additional safety features for AI companion technology that include addressing suicidal ideation, potential physical harm or financial harm to others expressed by a user. It also requires notification the AI companion does not have human emotions.
Where it stands
This bill passed and is now law.
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Where it goes next
It is law in Rhode Island. What happens now is up to the agency that carries it out, the courts, and the place itself.