Artificial Intelligence Public Awareness and Education Campaign Act
S 4596, the Artificial Intelligence Public Awareness and Education Campaign Act, requires the Secretary of Commerce to launch a public campaign within 180 days of enactment to inform U.S. residents about AI's benefits, risks, and everyday applications. The campaign will specifically target vulnerable groups like seniors with outreach on detecting AI-generated scams (e.g., deepfakes) and promote AI-related workforce opportunities, including for higher education institutions. It mandates the Secretary to consult with experts and establish measurable goals for evaluating effectiveness, with a report to Congress within one year detailing outcomes and recommendations. The bill operates without new federal funding, directing existing agency resources to implement these public education efforts.
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Jun 2024
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Introduced Jun 20, 2024
Last action Dec 18, 2024
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Dec 18, 2024
Upper · Passed
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment. Without written report.
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Jul 31, 2024
Upper · Passed
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
upper
Jun 20, 2024
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
upper
Jun 20, 2024
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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