Bill · S. 4199· Senate(119-S-4199)
Youth AI Privacy Act
- Introduced
- 3/25/2026
- Last activity
- 8/5/2026 — Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- Sponsored by
- Edward Markey
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Youth AI Privacy Act aims to protect minors from the risks associated with using artificial intelligence chatbots. The bill requires companies to implement specific safe design features, such as mandatory disclosures that the user is not talking to a human. It places strict limits on how personal data can be processed and prohibits certain types of advertising and profiling directed at minors. Additionally, the Act bans features designed to encourage compulsive use, such as certain notifications or rewards. The bill also provides whistleblower protections and establishes enforcement powers for the Federal Trade Commission and State attorneys general. Finally, it authorizes research into the developmental effects of AI chatbots on young people.
Yes· 3 of 10
Does this give people more control over their personal data?+9
The Act provides robust protections by limiting data processing, prohibiting profiling, and banning data use for training algorithms.
Would children be better off under this?+9
The bill creates comprehensive safety, privacy, and design protections specifically for minors.
Does this put more rules on large technology companies?+8
The bill imposes significant new regulatory requirements on entities deploying AI chatbots to minors.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Required Disclosures: Deployers must tell minors they are not interacting with a human and that the content is AI-generated, which can help prevent confusion regarding the nature of the interaction (Section 4(a)).
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Protection from Compulsive Use: The bill prohibits features that encourage compulsive use, such as rewards based on time spent, specific push notifications, and visual indicators that mimic human social interaction (Section 4(c)).
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Data Privacy Protections: The Act limits the processing of personal data to specific timeframes and prohibits the use of personal data for profiling (Section 4(b), Section 5(b)).
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Prevention of Deceptive Advertising: Companies are prohibited from using AI chatbots to advertise to or promote specific products to minors if there is a financial connection involved (Section 5(a)).
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Restrictions on AI Training: The bill prevents companies from processing or transferring a minor's personal data for the purpose of training AI algorithms (Section 5(c)).
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Whistleblower Protections: Individuals are protected from retaliation, such as being fired or demoted, for raising concerns or reporting violations of this Act (Section 6).
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Increased Research and Awareness: The Act authorizes funding for research into the health effects of AI chatbots and requires national health surveys to include questions about AI usage (Section 7, Section 8).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restrictions on Data Processing: The mandate that limits how long personal data can be used to generate or personalize outputs could impact the functionality of the AI chatbot (Section 4(b)).
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Prohibition on Specific Features: The ban on certain notifications, rewards, and "human-like" traces may limit how companies configure their AI chatbot interfaces (Section 4(c)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+9Increases Big Tech Regulation+8Increases Scientific Research Funding+7
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+9Good For Students+5Good For Low Income Households+2
- Healthcare
- Increases Research Funding+8
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+7
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Childcare Affordability+1
- 8/5/2026
- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- 3/25/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Introduced in Senate