U.S. Senators Padilla and Schiff call on the FTC to consider AI chatbot risks to children and teens.
Quiver AI Summary
Senators Padilla and Schiff Call for FTC Action: U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are urging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to address the risks posed by AI chatbots to children and teens. Their request is driven by the tragic case of a 16-year-old who took his own life after engaging with an AI chatbot regarding mental health issues.
Concerns Over Child Safety: The Senators highlight the need for the FTC to broaden its review on AI chatbots to include safeguards for detecting crises, ensuring parental supervision, and addressing marketing issues. They express that the rapid evolution of AI introduces unique dangers, emphasizing the importance of protective measures for young users.
Request for Briefing: In their letter to the FTC, Padilla and Schiff request a briefing by October 31, 2025, on how the agency intends to address the threats these technologies pose to minors, as well as to involve experts in the discussion of safety protocols for AI systems.
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Alex Padilla Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Alex Padilla is worth $85.3K, as of October 23rd, 2025. This is the 468th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Padilla has approximately $12.3K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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Alex Padilla Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Alex Padilla:
- S.2922: HOV Lane Exemption Reauthorization Act
- S.2886: America’s CHILDREN Act of 2025
- S.2885: Redistricting Reform Act of 2025
- S.2881: A bill to provide for the transfer of administrative jurisdiction over certain Federal land in the State of California, and for other purposes.
- S.2871: Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2025
- S.2803: SUN Act
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Alex Padilla Fundraising
Alex Padilla recently disclosed $287.6K of fundraising in a Q3 FEC disclosure filed on October 15th, 2025. This was the 330th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year. 95.3% came from individual donors.
Padilla disclosed $227.8K of spending. This was the 239th most from all Q3 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Padilla disclosed $7.1M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 27th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year.
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