Protecting Americans from Dangerous Algorithms Act

Senate Bill 3029 - Protecting Americans from Dangerous Algorithms Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 3029 Protecting Americans from Dangerous Algorithms Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Science, Technology, Communications. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/30/2022, 7:48 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3029

Protecting Americans from Dangerous Algorithms Act

This bill limits a social media company's immunity from liability if it promotes certain content on its platform.

Specifically, the bill removes this immunity from a social media company with more than 10 million monthly users if it utilizes an algorithm, model, or other computational process to amplify or recommend content to a user that is directly relevant to a claim involving (1) interference with civil rights, (2) neglect to prevent interference with civil rights, or (3) acts of international terrorism.

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Current Status of Bill S 3029

Bill S 3029 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 20, 2021. Bill S 3029 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on October 20, 2021. Bill S 3029's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of October 20, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3029

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3029

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Science, Technology, Communications

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3029

Protecting Americans from Dangerous Algorithms Act

A bill to amend section 230(c) of the Communications Act of 1934 to remove immunity for providers of interactive computer services for certain claims, and for other purposes.