ITIF：2026年政策制定者应（且不应）如何应对儿童聊天机器人的安全问题报告（英文版）

Every wave of new technology triggers a legislative reflex to “protect the children,” and AI chatbots are no different. But while some approaches would be beneficial, others would be ineffective or counterproductive.  The best ways for policymakers to address chatbot safety for children are to focus on transparency, targeted safeguards, and empowering parents.  Many bills to protect children from chatbots harms err by simply transplanting ineffective social media approaches such as age veri