The GUARD Act is supposed to target dangerous AI chatbots. In reality, it could block teens from basic online tools—like homework help or customer service chats. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/04/guard-act-isnt-targeting-dangerous-ai-its-blocking-everyday-internet-use
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The GUARD Act Isn’t Targeting Dangerous AI—It’s Blocking Everyday Internet Use
Lawmakers in Congress are moving quickly on the GUARD Act, an age-gating bill restricting minors’ access to a wide range of online tools, with a key vote expected this week. The proposal is framed as a response to alarming cases involving “AI companions” and vulnerable young users. But the text of...
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Congress could vote on the GUARD Act as soon as Thursday. This bill would force ID checks for everyone using AI tools and block teens from everyday internet use. Tell your reps to oppose it today: https://act.eff.org/action/tell-congress-oppose-the-guard-act.
Tell Congress: Oppose the GUARD Act
Congress is moving quickly on the revised GUARD Act, S. 3062. While lawmakers narrowed the bill after widespread criticism, it still requires intrusive age-verification systems for AI companions and imposes steep penalties on developers offering conversational AI tools.
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