State • Georgia

SB 540: Online Internet Safety; certain disclosures related to conversational AI services; require

Jason AnavitarteIntroduced

SB 540 status: Introduced — Effective Date (updated Jul 1, 2027).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score60/100 civic fit
RiskModerate risk
ImpactHigh impact 75/100

Bill summary

Official

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 39 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to online internet safety, so as to require certain disclosures related to conversational AI services; to require the operators of conversational AI services to take steps to limit certain actions related to ...

Key analysis

Constitutionality50%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental benefit identified

Risks

  • No direct environmental risk identified

Economy

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • May create new compliance industries and roles for AI safety and privacy.

Risks

  • Imposes new operational requirements and potential liabilities on AI service operators.
  • Enforcement by the Attorney General could lead to significant fines for non-compliance.

Society

Positive Outlook
70%

Benefits

  • Aims to enhance online safety for minors by limiting harmful AI interactions.
  • Requires AI services to provide privacy tools for users.
  • Mandates protocols for AI responses to suicidal ideation or self-harm.

Risks

  • Potential for overreach in regulating AI content and user interactions.
  • Effectiveness of mandated privacy tools and safety protocols may vary.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

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Confidence

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Effective Date

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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