States are rushing to regulate AI chatbots

States are rushing to regulate AI chatbots Adults and children alike are turning to chatbots with some of their most personal questions, despite a confusing mix of fast-moving safety rules and legal protections that vary depending on where they live and when they use the chatbot. In March 2026, KFF found that one in six U.S. adults had used an AI tool or chatbot for information or advice about...