Sen. Josh Hawley

“AI chatbots are killing our kids. I’m thankful to see this issue gaining bipartisan momentum in the Senate.”

In brief · Hawley argues AI chatbots are causing children's deaths and welcomes the growing bipartisan support for his GUARD Act. (AI-written summary of the source)

Press release · Office of Sen. Josh Hawley · December 10, 2025 · “Hawley Bill to Protect Children from AI Chatbots Gains New Cosponsors” · Quote checked word-for-word against the source

“AI chatbots pose a serious threat to our kids. More than seventy percent of American children are now using these AI products. Chatbots develop relationships with kids using fake empathy and are encouraging suicide. We in Congress have a moral duty to enact bright-line rules to prevent further harm from this new technology.”

In brief · Hawley, the bill's sponsor, says widely used AI chatbots build relationships with children through fake empathy and encourage suicide, so Congress needs bright-line rules. (AI-written summary of the source)

Press release · Office of Sen. Josh Hawley · October 28, 2025 · “Hawley Introduces Bipartisan Bill Protecting Children from AI Chatbots with Parents, Colle…” · Quote checked word-for-word against the source