Title page 1

Contents 2

KEY TAKEAWAYS 1

INTRODUCTION 3

CHATBOT POLICY "DO'S" 4

Do Utilize a Child Flag System 4

Do Encourage Meaningful Parental Controls to Mitigate Risks 4

Do Encourage Digital Literacy 5

Do Require Paid Content Disclosures 5

Do Create Clear and Distinct Definitions, Including Carveouts 5

Do Set Clear Standards for Licensed AI Professional Services 6

Do Address Child Suicidal Ideation Conversations 7

Do Discourage Misuse of Fictional Characters Popular With Children 8

Do Fund More Research 8

Do Encourage Industry Best Practices for Self-Regulation 9

CHATBOT POLICY "DON'TS" 9

Don't Require Age Checks for All Users 9

Don't Restrict Content 10

Don't Perpetuate the "Addiction" Narrative 10

Don't Rely on Warning Labels to Educate Users on Harms 11

Don't Ban Targeted Advertising 11

Don't Ban Chatbots for All Minors 11

Don't Scapegoat Sycophancy 12

Don't Regulate Time Limits 13

CONCLUSION 13

ENDNOTES 14

Table 1. Summary of recommendations for policymakers to address chatbot safety for children 3