NetChoice Testimony in Opposition to PA HB 2006, Artificial Intelligence in Companionship Applications Safety Act
Publish Date: 2026-06-23 08:03:00
Source Domain: netchoice.org
- HB 2006 aims to regulate AI companion applications but is criticized for its vague and subjective definitions of AI “companions,” which could unjustly encompass various non-related AI products.
- The bill’s age-assurance requirement mandates widespread collection of personal data from users, violating privacy principles and creating security risks.
- Excessive and poorly defined civil penalties, up to $100,000 per day per violation, create regulatory uncertainty that disproportionately impacts smaller developers.
- Despite the bill’s intentions to protect users, particularly minors, it’s argued that the current form will not effectively achieve its goals and may instead stifle innovation and investment in Pennsylvania.
