CCIA To Testify Against Maine LD 2162 Restricting Access to AI Chatbots
CCIA To Testify Against Maine LD 2162 Restricting Access to AI Chatbots
Publish Date: 2026-02-17 10:08:00
Source Domain: ccianet.org
- The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) will testify against LD 2162 in Maine, arguing it imposes broad restrictions on AI tools and creates legal uncertainty for developers.
- LD 2162 would limit access for individuals under 18 to certain AI chatbots and social AI companions, introducing risks that the bill may inhibit beneficial AI technologies.
- The bill’s enforcement provisions and civil penalties could lead to excessive litigation, deterring companies from offering innovative AI services in Maine.
- CCIA warns that the bill’s rigidity may be hard to implement with fast-evolving AI technologies, ultimately reducing availability of safe, age-appropriate AI tools for education and creativity.
- CCIA advocates for targeted, risk-based approaches for online safety and AI policy, which provide clear standards allowing continued innovation.
