Consumers LEARN AI Act
Latest action (30 Jul 2024): Introduced
What this bill does
S. 4838, the "Consumers LEARN AI Act," would direct the Secretary of Commerce to develop a national strategy and a public awareness campaign aimed at improving consumer understanding of artificial intelligence. The Secretary would be required to create a multilingual strategy addressing AI's capabilities and limitations, data privacy, fraud risks, and legal considerations, and to develop specialized guidance for areas such as personal finance, healthcare, and business use. The bill also calls for a public website, distributed campaign materials in multiple languages, periodic updates, and independent evaluations of the campaign's effectiveness.
The bill would primarily affect the Department of Commerce, which would take on new duties, and require consultation with numerous other federal agencies (including the FTC, FCC, CFPB, HHS, and the Small Business Administration) as well as state, local, tribal, and private-sector partners. Consumers—including small business owners—are the intended beneficiaries, as the campaign is meant to help the public make informed decisions about AI products and services. The Government Accountability Office would also be tasked with an early report assessing existing federal AI literacy programs.
The bill was introduced in the Senate on July 30, 2024, by Sen. Mark Kelly, with Sen. Mike Rounds as a cosponsor, and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. It has not received a vote and, according to available records, did not advance further in the 118th Congress. It authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 2025 through 2034 but does not specify dollar amounts.
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Official summary
This bill was introduced on July 30, 2024, in a previous session of Congress, but it did not receive a vote.
Common questions
- What does S. 4838 do?
- S. 4838, the "Consumers LEARN AI Act," would direct the Secretary of Commerce to develop a national strategy and a public awareness campaign aimed at improving consumer understanding of artificial intelligence. The Secretary would be required to create a multilingual strategy addressing AI's capabilities and limitations, data privacy, fraud risks, and legal considerations, and to develop specialized guidance for areas such as personal finance, healthcare, and business use. The bill also calls for a public website, distributed campaign materials in multiple languages, periodic updates, and independent evaluations of the campaign's effectiveness. The bill would primarily affect the Department of Commerce, which would take on new duties, and require consultation with numerous other federal agencies (including the FTC, FCC, CFPB, HHS, and the Small Business Administration) as well as state, local, tribal, and private-sector partners. Consumers—including small business owners—are the intended beneficiaries, as the campaign is meant to help the public make informed decisions about AI products and services. The Government Accountability Office would also be tasked with an early report assessing existing federal AI literacy programs. The bill was introduced in the Senate on July 30, 2024, by Sen. Mark Kelly, with Sen. Mike Rounds as a cosponsor, and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. It has not received a vote and, according to available records, did not advance further in the 118th Congress. It authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 2025 through 2034 but does not specify dollar amounts.
- Has S. 4838 become law?
- Not yet. As of 30 Jul 2024, S. 4838 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 4838?
- S. 4838 was sponsored by Sen. Mark Kelly [D-AZ] (Democrat-AZ), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 4838?
- Introduced (30 Jul 2024).
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