AI Transparency in Elections Act of 2024

5/24/2024, 1:43 PM
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 389.
Bill 118 s 3875, also known as the AI Transparency in Elections Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to address concerns surrounding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in elections and ensure transparency in the process.

The bill requires that any AI technology used in elections must be transparent and provide clear explanations for its decisions. This is to prevent any potential bias or manipulation in the electoral process. Additionally, the bill mandates that any AI systems used in elections must be auditable, meaning that their decisions can be traced back and verified.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a framework for the testing and certification of AI systems used in elections to ensure their accuracy and reliability. It also requires that any AI technology used in elections must be secure and protected from hacking or other forms of interference. Overall, the AI Transparency in Elections Act of 2024 aims to promote trust and confidence in the electoral process by ensuring that AI technology is used in a transparent and accountable manner. It seeks to safeguard the integrity of elections and protect the democratic process from potential threats posed by AI technology.
Congress
118
Number
S - 3875
Introduced on
2024-03-06
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/15/2024
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Purpose and Summary

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 389.
Bill 118 s 3875, also known as the AI Transparency in Elections Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to address concerns surrounding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in elections and ensure transparency in the process.

The bill requires that any AI technology used in elections must be transparent and provide clear explanations for its decisions. This is to prevent any potential bias or manipulation in the electoral process. Additionally, the bill mandates that any AI systems used in elections must be auditable, meaning that their decisions can be traced back and verified.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a framework for the testing and certification of AI systems used in elections to ensure their accuracy and reliability. It also requires that any AI technology used in elections must be secure and protected from hacking or other forms of interference. Overall, the AI Transparency in Elections Act of 2024 aims to promote trust and confidence in the electoral process by ensuring that AI technology is used in a transparent and accountable manner. It seeks to safeguard the integrity of elections and protect the democratic process from potential threats posed by AI technology.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide further transparency for the use of content that is substantially generated by artificial intelligence in political advertisements by requiring such advertisements to include a statement within the contents of the advertisements if generative AI was used to generate any image, audio, or video footage in the advertisements, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Government Operations and Politics

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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 389.