• The bill, called the "Protecting Kids from Human-Like Chatbots Act," requires AI chatbot developers and providers to implement a "non-personified default setting" for minors that prevents chatbots from claiming to be human, simulating emotional attachments, or encouraging romantic/personal relationships with users
• Developers and providers are prohibited from nudging, prompting, or inducing minors to disable the non-personified default setting, including through dark patterns, interface design, or chatbot responses
• The FTC enforces the Act, with violations treated as unfair or deceptive trade practices, and state attorneys general may also bring civil actions on behalf of state residents

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