AWARE Act
AI Chatbots: Educational Resources for Kids and Parents
The AWARE Act is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. It recently moved forward after a subcommittee approved changes to the bill. It is actively moving through the early stages of the legislative process.
Legislative Progress
The bill has support from both parties and focuses on education rather than strict regulation, which helps its chances. However, it still needs to move through the committee process where many bills stall.
Key Points
- The Federal Trade Commission would have to create new guides and tools to help families understand how to use AI chatbots safely. These resources would be designed specifically for parents, teachers, and children under 18 years old.
- The educational materials will explain how to tell if an AI tool is safe to use and how these programs collect personal data. It will also give parents practical tips on how to supervise their children when they use conversational AI.
- This plan is based on an existing program called Youville that already helps teach kids about being safe online. The goal is to make sure students know how to use new technology responsibly without putting their privacy or safety at risk.
- If this bill becomes law, the agency would have about six months to develop these materials and make them available to the public for free.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
News
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
AWARE Act
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