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HR 8858118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Securing Elections From AI Deception Act

Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Sep 21, 2024
Latest Action Date
Jun 27, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

The Securing Elections From AI Deception Act is a legislative proposal introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at addressing potential risks posed by artificial intelligence technologies in the context of elections. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce but did not advance further and is currently classified as failed or expired. Specific provisions, detailed text, and official summaries are not available, limiting detailed analysis of its content or mechanisms. The bill falls under the policy area of Government Operations and Politics, indicating its focus on election integrity and the prevention of AI-driven misinformation or deceptive practices during electoral processes.

Bottom Line

This bill sought to mitigate risks of AI deception in elections but did not progress beyond committee referral and lacks publicly available detailed text or summary.

Policy Risk Level
🟡 Medium
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill is titled 'Securing Elections From AI Deception Act' and was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress.
  • It was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on June 27, 2024, but did not advance and is now considered failed or expired.
  • No official summary or full bill text is publicly available, limiting detailed understanding of its provisions or enforcement mechanisms.
Who Benefits?

['Voters and the general public concerned with election integrity', 'Government agencies responsible for election oversight', 'Organizations involved in election security and technology regulation']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of publicly available full text and summary limits transparency and understanding of implementation details.', 'Potential challenges in defining and regulating AI deception within elections without clear legislative language.', 'Unclear enforcement mechanisms and oversight responsibilities due to absence of detailed provisions.']

Political Context

The bill was introduced during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, a committee with jurisdiction over technology and communications issues. Its failure to advance suggests it did not gain sufficient legislative support or priority. The policy area indicates a focus on government operations and political processes, specifically election security in the context of emerging AI technologies.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

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2 Detected
Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['If enacted, the bill could prompt development of new technologies or protocols to detect and prevent AI-driven election misinformation.', 'Potential increased regulatory scrutiny on AI applications in political campaigns and communications.', 'Possible influence on future legislation addressing AI and election security due to raised awareness.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of publicly available full text and official summary significantly limits the ability to conduct a thorough transparency and oversight analysis. Monitoring future legislative efforts in this area is recommended to ensure clear definitions, enforcement mechanisms, and oversight responsibilities are established to address AI-related election risks.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 60%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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