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Preparing Election Administrators for AI Act - S.3897
Name | Type | Government | Date Initiated | Status | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Preparing Election Administrators for AI Act - S.3897 | Legislation | United States | Mar 11, 2024 | Passed the Senate Committee for Rules and Administration | May 15, 2024 |
Summary
The bill was introduced by Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN). It requires the Election Assistance Commission (EAC), in consultation with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), to develop voluntary guidelines for election offices. These guidelines would address the use and risks of AI in election administration, cybersecurity, information sharing about elections, and the spread of election-related disinformation.
Updates
May 10, 2024. A companion bill was introduced in the House as H.R.8353.
May 15, 2024. The bill passed the Senate Committee for Rules and Administration and was placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders.
