Protecting Consumers from Deceptive AI Act
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
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GovScope Watchdog™
AI Government Intelligence™The Protecting Consumers from Deceptive AI Act (H.R. 7766) is a legislative proposal introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at addressing issues related to deceptive practices involving artificial intelligence technologies. Although the official summary and full text are not available, the bill's title and policy area suggest it focuses on consumer protection in the context of AI, potentially establishing rules or prohibitions against misleading AI applications. The bill was referred to the House Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce but ultimately failed or expired without further action.
H.R. 7766 sought to protect consumers from deceptive uses of AI but did not advance beyond subcommittee referral and expired without enactment.
- The bill is titled 'Protecting Consumers from Deceptive AI Act,' indicating a focus on preventing misleading AI practices.
- It was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
- The bill did not progress past the subcommittee stage and is currently classified as failed or expired.
['Consumers potentially protected from deceptive AI technologies', 'Regulatory agencies overseeing consumer protection and technology', 'Organizations involved in AI development that comply with transparency standards']
['Lack of available full text limits understanding of specific regulatory requirements or enforcement mechanisms', 'Potential costs and administrative burdens on AI developers and regulators are unknown', "Unclear scope and definitions may affect the bill's implementation and oversight"]
The bill was introduced during the 118th Congress amid growing legislative interest in regulating artificial intelligence and protecting consumers from emerging technology risks. Referral to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce aligns with jurisdiction over technology and consumer protection issues. The bill did not advance, reflecting either competing legislative priorities or unresolved policy details.
Hidden impact flags detected: 2
GovScope reviewed 2 policy-risk categories. Hover for a quick definition. Click detected flags for bill-specific details.
['Potential increased compliance costs for AI developers if regulatory requirements were established', 'Possible influence on future AI-related consumer protection legislation by setting precedent', 'Heightened public awareness and scrutiny of AI transparency and deceptive practices']
The absence of an official summary and full bill text limits transparency and public understanding of the bill's specific provisions and regulatory impact. Tracking the bill's referral and failure status provides insight into legislative priorities and challenges in regulating AI. Future transparency efforts should ensure full text availability to enable comprehensive oversight and informed public discourse.
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