Georgia AI Chatbot Law: Disclosure and Child Safety Act (SB 540)

The Georgia AI Chatbot Law (SB 540), formally the AI Chatbot Disclosure and Child Safety Act, requires operators of conversational and companion AI systems to tell users they are talking to AI. Disclosure is required at the start of an interaction and every three hours after that. The law takes effect July 1, 2027.

Safety Rules in the Georgia AI Chatbot Law

Operators must maintain protocols for detecting severe harm or emotional crisis, including responses to suicidal ideation. Chatbots cannot falsely claim professional licensure, and adult-oriented synthetic content requires age verification.

Protections for Minors and Enforcement

Minors get heightened protections, including hourly disclosures, bans on simulated romantic relationships and encouragement of secrecy, and parental controls. Georgia included no carve-out for chatbots embedded in major platforms, so large technology companies must comply. The Attorney General can seek civil penalties up to $10,000 per knowing violation.

Source: Office of the Governor of Georgia: SB 540

Report a violation: If you believe a business is violating this law, you can file a complaint with the Georgia Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division.