Artificial Intelligence Companion Models

Beginning January 1, 2027, companion chatbots offered in Rhode Island must include protocols to respond to users who express suicidal ideation, self-harm or intent to harm others, including referral to crisis services, and must remind users at the start of a conversation and at least every three hours that they are not talking to a human. Operators must file annual safety-protocol reports with the Attorney General starting July 1, 2027.