AI Labeling Act of 2026
Latest action (24 Jun 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
I'll base this on the provided text, which cuts off before fully listing the Working Group's duties.
The AI Labeling Act of 2026 would require companies that build generative AI systems to label AI-generated content clearly to viewers and embed machine-readable information identifying the system used and when the content was made or altered. It requires that this content remain detectable through accessible tools, and it directs online platforms that display such content to preserve these labels, let users share provenance information, and take steps to counter false claims that real content is AI-generated (the "liar's dividend"). It separately requires AI chatbots to disclose that users are interacting with an AI system. The bill bans knowingly falsifying or removing these disclosures to deceive people, and bans tools built mainly to strip or fake such labels, with exceptions for libraries, researchers, and law enforcement.
The bill affects AI developers, online platforms, and chatbot providers, who face new labeling and cooperation duties, and it affects the public, who would gain clearer signals about AI-generated content. Violations could be pursued by the FTC as unfair or deceptive practices, by the U.S. Attorney General, by state attorneys general, and by harmed AI providers or platforms through private lawsuits, with statutory damages available.
The bill was introduced in the Senate on June 24, 2026, by Senator Schatz with cosponsors, and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. It would need committee action, floor votes in both chambers, and the President's signature to become law.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on June 24, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does S. 4915 do?
- I'll base this on the provided text, which cuts off before fully listing the Working Group's duties. The AI Labeling Act of 2026 would require companies that build generative AI systems to label AI-generated content clearly to viewers and embed machine-readable information identifying the system used and when the content was made or altered. It requires that this content remain detectable through accessible tools, and it directs online platforms that display such content to preserve these labels, let users share provenance information, and take steps to counter false claims that real content is AI-generated (the "liar's dividend"). It separately requires AI chatbots to disclose that users are interacting with an AI system. The bill bans knowingly falsifying or removing these disclosures to deceive people, and bans tools built mainly to strip or fake such labels, with exceptions for libraries, researchers, and law enforcement. The bill affects AI developers, online platforms, and chatbot providers, who face new labeling and cooperation duties, and it affects the public, who would gain clearer signals about AI-generated content. Violations could be pursued by the FTC as unfair or deceptive practices, by the U.S. Attorney General, by state attorneys general, and by harmed AI providers or platforms through private lawsuits, with statutory damages available. The bill was introduced in the Senate on June 24, 2026, by Senator Schatz with cosponsors, and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. It would need committee action, floor votes in both chambers, and the President's signature to become law.
- Has S. 4915 become law?
- Not yet. As of 24 Jun 2026, S. 4915 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 4915?
- S. 4915 was sponsored by Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI] (Democrat-HI), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 4915?
- Introduced (24 Jun 2026).
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