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US HR6937

US HR6937
Countering Online Harms Act


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Introduced
05/19/2020
In Committee
05/19/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

Requires the Federal Trade Commission to study and report on how artificial intelligence may be used to identify, remove, and take action to address online harms, including (1) scams directed at older adults; (2) intentionally misleading content; (3) disinformation campaigns to influence elections; and (3) content furthering other illegal activity such as the sale of opioids, child sexual exploitation, terrorism, and the sale of counterfeit products.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to conduct a study on how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to identify, remove, and address various online harms, including scams targeting older adults, intentionally misleading content, disinformation campaigns influencing elections, and illegal activities like the sale of opioids, child exploitation, terrorism, and counterfeit products. The FTC must submit a report to Congress with recommendations on how AI can be leveraged to address these online harms and what reasonable policies, practices, and procedures may be implemented, as well as recommendations for legislation to advance the adoption and use of AI for this purpose.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 05/19/2020)

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