Connecticut Urged to Protect Teens From AI Chatbots

The opinion piece warns teens often turn to AI chatbots in mental health crises, where failure to detect suicidal thoughts can be life-threatening. A 2025 study of 29 AI mental health chatbots found none met the standard for an adequate crisis response and nearly half were inadequate. Connecticut's governor signed a law requiring operators to make "reasonable efforts" to detect suicidal ideation, which the author calls only a start.

• Connecticut AI Responsibility and Transparency Act Takes Effect in Phases2026-09-30
• Connecticut Lawmakers Say States Must Step Up AI Regulation2026-09-22