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In this Act: (1) Commission The term Commission means the Federal Trade Commission. (2) Companion AI chatbot The term companion AI chatbot — (A) means any software-based artificial intelligence system or program that exists for the primary purpose of simulating emotional interaction, friendship, companionship, or therapeutic communication with a user; and (B) does not include the following: (i) A bot that is used only for customer service, a business operational purpose, productivity and analysis related to source information, internal research, or technical assistance. (ii) A bot that is a feature of a video game and is limited to replies related to the video game that cannot discuss topics related to mental health, self-harm, sexually explicit conduct, or maintain a dialogue on other topics unrelated to the video game. (iii) A stand-alone consumer electronic device that functions as a speaker and voice command interface, acts as a voice-activated virtual assistant, and does not sustain a relationship across multiple interactions or generate outputs that are likely to elicit emotional responses in the user. (3) Covered entity The term covered entity means any person that owns, operates, or otherwise makes available a companion AI chatbot to individuals in the United States. (4) Minor The term minor means any individual that has not attained 18 years of age. (5) Popup The term popup means a visible notification on the screen of a user that can be resolved if interacted with by the user. (6) Sexually explicit communication The term sexually explicit communication includes any content, conversation, or material that describes, depicts, or encourages sexually explicit conduct, as defined in paragraph (2)(B) of section 2256 of title 18, United States Code. (7) Suicidal ideation The term suicidal ideation means, with respect to an interaction between a minor and a companion AI chatbot, any dialogue in which such minor expresses thoughts of self-harm or suicide.