Parents say Colorado chatbot bill wouldn’t do enough to protect kids from harm

By: Chase Woodruff

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: March 27, 2026

Words: 976

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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Juliana Peralta was “quite simply light and love personified,” her mother, Colorado resident Cynthia Montoya, told lawmakers at the state Capitol Thursday.

At 13 years old, Juliana was a model student and a gifted artist and musician. But in the fall of 2023, her family grew concerned about her mental health. She seemed increasingly withdrawn, and her grades suffered. Unbeknownst to Montoya, Juliana had begun extensive interactions with chatbots on a popular AI app, leading …

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