Ohio bill would prevent people from creating AI models that encourage users to engage in self-harm

By: Megan Henry

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: February 20, 2026

Words: 661

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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At least four Ohio children have used artificial intelligence to write their suicide notes.

“That’s four too many,” Ohio state Rep. Christine Cockley, D-Columbus, said during a press conference Wednesday.

She introduced a bipartisan bill that would prevent anyone from creating an AI model in Ohio that encourages users to …

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