R U REAL Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (2 Feb 2024): Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
What this bill does
The R U REAL Act, introduced in the House of Representatives, would require the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to update the Telemarketing Sales Rule. This update would mandate that anyone using artificial intelligence (AI) in telemarketing calls or text messages to sound like a human must disclose at the beginning of the communication that AI is being used.
The bill also proposes enhanced penalties for violations of telemarketing rules when AI is used to impersonate an individual or entity with the intent to defraud or cause harm. Specifically, it would allow for civil penalties to be doubled for such violations. The definitions of "telemarketing" and "text message" would be expanded to include AI-generated communications.
This bill was introduced in January 2024 and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. As of the latest action, it has been introduced but has not received a vote. If passed by both houses of Congress and signed by the President, the FTC would have 180 days to implement the required revisions to the Telemarketing Sales Rule.
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Timeline
2 Feb 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 7120 do?
- The R U REAL Act, introduced in the House of Representatives, would require the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to update the Telemarketing Sales Rule. This update would mandate that anyone using artificial intelligence (AI) in telemarketing calls or text messages to sound like a human must disclose at the beginning of the communication that AI is being used. The bill also proposes enhanced penalties for violations of telemarketing rules when AI is used to impersonate an individual or entity with the intent to defraud or cause harm. Specifically, it would allow for civil penalties to be doubled for such violations. The definitions of "telemarketing" and "text message" would be expanded to include AI-generated communications. This bill was introduced in January 2024 and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. As of the latest action, it has been introduced but has not received a vote. If passed by both houses of Congress and signed by the President, the FTC would have 180 days to implement the required revisions to the Telemarketing Sales Rule.
- Has H.R. 7120 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 7120. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 7120?
- H.R. 7120 was sponsored by Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] (D-IL), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 7120?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce. (2 Feb 2024).
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