Advisory for AI-Generated Content Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (12 Sep 2023): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
What this bill does
The Advisory for AI-Generated Content Act, introduced in the Senate, would require entities that create content using artificial intelligence to include a watermark on that content. This requirement would apply to AI-generated material that impersonates individuals or groups, or is presented as original work by the AI creator, such as in art, music, or news. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) would be responsible for establishing standards for these watermarks within 180 days of the bill's enactment.
This bill affects AI-generating entities, which are defined as those that produce AI-generated material. The FTC would enforce the watermark requirement, treating violations as unfair or deceptive acts. The law would take effect one year after the FTC issues its regulations for the watermarks.
The bill was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. It was introduced in a previous session of Congress and did not receive a vote. Its current status is "Introduced."
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Timeline
12 Sep 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Common questions
- What does S. 2765 do?
- The Advisory for AI-Generated Content Act, introduced in the Senate, would require entities that create content using artificial intelligence to include a watermark on that content. This requirement would apply to AI-generated material that impersonates individuals or groups, or is presented as original work by the AI creator, such as in art, music, or news. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) would be responsible for establishing standards for these watermarks within 180 days of the bill's enactment. This bill affects AI-generating entities, which are defined as those that produce AI-generated material. The FTC would enforce the watermark requirement, treating violations as unfair or deceptive acts. The law would take effect one year after the FTC issues its regulations for the watermarks. The bill was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. It was introduced in a previous session of Congress and did not receive a vote. Its current status is "Introduced."
- Has S. 2765 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 2765. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 2765?
- S. 2765 was sponsored by Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE] (R-NE), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 2765?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (12 Sep 2023).
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