Bill > HR6253

This bill establishes new requirements for online platforms regarding personalized recommendation systems for minors, mandating that covered online platforms provide clear and conspicuous notices about how their recommendation algorithms work. Specifically, platforms must inform users when a personalized recommendation system is being used, provide detailed descriptions of the system's features and data collection practices, and offer options to modify or opt out of personalized recommendations. The bill requires platforms to set input-transparent algorithms (which do not use user-specific data) as the default setting for minors and provide options to switch between personalized and non-personalized recommendation systems. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) would be responsible for enforcing these requirements, treating violations as unfair or deceptive practices. The bill defines key terms like "covered online platform" (websites or apps that use personalized recommendation systems), "minor" (individuals under 18), and establishes that the law does not require platforms to disclose proprietary or confidential information. Importantly, the bill preempts state laws that would impose similar requirements, creating a uniform national standard for algorithmic transparency and user choice for minors on online platforms.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6253/all-info