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S 1626 118th Congress Senate Science, Technology, Communications

ASK Act

Introduced: May 16, 2023 Introduced by: Scott, Rick Republican · Florida See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 16, 2023
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AI Shield for Kids Act or the ASK Act

This bill restricts a minor's access to programs, services, applications, or other products that contain any artificial intelligence (AI) features, such as chat features. (Generally, AI refers to computerized systems that work and react in ways commonly thought to require human intelligence, such as certain systems that solve complex problems in real-world situations.)

Specifically, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) must issue rules to prohibit any entity (such as a social media company) from offering products with AI features to a minor without the consent of the minor's parent or guardian. The consent may be revoked at any time, and the entity may not charge a fee for removing an AI feature if a parent or guardian revokes consent. The FCC must consult with the Federal Trade Commission on the rules.

What's happening now May 16, 2023

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1626: ASK Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-1626/
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"S. 1626: ASK Act." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-1626/.
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S. 1626, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-1626/.
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[S. 1626: ASK Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-1626/)
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