ASK Act
Latest action (16 May 2023): Introduced
What this bill does
S. 1626, known as the "AI Shield for Kids Act" or "ASK Act," would direct the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), working with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), to issue rules within 180 days of the bill's enactment governing artificial intelligence features offered to minors. Specifically, the rules would prohibit any entity from offering a user under 18 an artificial intelligence feature—including AI chat features—within a product, program, service, or application unless a parent or guardian has affirmatively consented on the minor's behalf. Parents or guardians could revoke that consent at any time, and entities would be barred from charging a fee for removing the AI feature after consent is revoked. Violations of these rules would be treated as violations of the Communications Act of 1934.
The bill would primarily affect companies that offer AI-powered products or features to users under 18, requiring them to obtain and manage parental consent processes. It would also affect parents and guardians of minors, who would gain a legal mechanism to control and withdraw consent for their children's use of AI features, and it would give the FCC and FTC rulemaking and enforcement responsibilities in this area.
The bill was introduced in the Senate on May 16, 2023, by Senator Rick Scott of Florida and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. It has not received a vote and, according to the official summary, did not advance further in the 118th Congress. No further action is currently scheduled.
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Official summary
AI Shield for Kids Act or the ASK Act
This bill restricts a minor's access to programs, services, applications, or other products that contain any artificial intelligence (AI) features, such as chat features. (Generally, AI refers to computerized systems that work and react in ways commonly thought to require human intelligence, such as certain systems that solve complex problems in real-world situations.)
Specifically, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) must issue rules to prohibit any entity (such as a social media company) from offering products with AI features to a minor without the consent of the minor's parent or guardian. The consent may be revoked at any time, and the entity may not charge a fee for removing an AI feature if a parent or guardian revokes consent. The FCC must consult with the Federal Trade Commission on the rules.
Common questions
- What does S. 1626 do?
- S. 1626, known as the "AI Shield for Kids Act" or "ASK Act," would direct the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), working with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), to issue rules within 180 days of the bill's enactment governing artificial intelligence features offered to minors. Specifically, the rules would prohibit any entity from offering a user under 18 an artificial intelligence feature—including AI chat features—within a product, program, service, or application unless a parent or guardian has affirmatively consented on the minor's behalf. Parents or guardians could revoke that consent at any time, and entities would be barred from charging a fee for removing the AI feature after consent is revoked. Violations of these rules would be treated as violations of the Communications Act of 1934. The bill would primarily affect companies that offer AI-powered products or features to users under 18, requiring them to obtain and manage parental consent processes. It would also affect parents and guardians of minors, who would gain a legal mechanism to control and withdraw consent for their children's use of AI features, and it would give the FCC and FTC rulemaking and enforcement responsibilities in this area. The bill was introduced in the Senate on May 16, 2023, by Senator Rick Scott of Florida and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. It has not received a vote and, according to the official summary, did not advance further in the 118th Congress. No further action is currently scheduled.
- Has S. 1626 become law?
- Not yet. As of 16 May 2023, S. 1626 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 1626?
- S. 1626 was sponsored by Sen. Rick Scott [R-FL] (Republican-FL), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 1626?
- Introduced (16 May 2023).
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