Connecticut Attorney General comments on final passage of youth social media and AI legislation
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Summary
In a press release dated May 1, 2026, Connecticut Attorney General William Tong released a statement on final passage of state legislation addressing youth social media addiction and artificial intelligence. The social media provisions bar exposing minors to addictive algorithms and notifications without parental consent, set default account settings, require annual reporting on minors on platforms, and require a warning label pop-up. The AI provisions require chat bot operators to adopt self-harm detection protocols, give notices that users are communicating with an AI companion, and restrict minors' access in certain cases. They also add disclosure requirements for automated decision technology in employment decisions, AI-related notices for mass layoffs and plant closings, and a state study and plan on AI employment impacts.
Why it matters
The legislation would affect social media companies, chat bot operators and employers using automated decision technology in Connecticut. According to the statement, it adds default protections for minors, reporting duties, disclosure requirements and a state study on AI-related employment impacts. The document does not state an effective date or signing.
- Parties involved
- Governor Ned Lamont
- Primary source
- portal.ct.gov (portal.ct.gov)
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- Topics
- Children & online safety · General AI governance