HB 2291 Pennsylvania House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

An Act amending the act of December 17, 1968 (P.L.1224, No.387), known as the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, further providing for definitions and for unlawful acts or practices and exclusions.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law to explicitly prohibit businesses from failing to honor guarantees or warranties provided by consumer-facing artificial intelligence systems. It establishes a specific legal definition for artificial intelligence, covering systems that learn from data, operate with minimal human oversight, or perform tasks requiring human-like reasoning and action. By adding these provisions to the state's existing consumer protection statutes, the legislation ensures that AI-generated promises are treated with the same legal weight as traditional human-made warranties. The changes apply broadly to trade and commerce but include standard exemptions for media outlets and internet service providers acting in good faith.
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May 2024
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Introduced May 20, 2024 Last action May 20, 2024
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