S2325-118

Introduced

To prohibit the discriminatory use of personal information by online platforms in any algorithmic process, to require transparency in the use of algorithmic processes and content moderation, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Jul 13, 2023

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Summary

What This Bill Does

This bill, To prohibit the discriminatory use of personal information by online platforms in any algorithmic process, to require transparency in the use of algorithmic processes and content moderation, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting technology companies and users of digital services. The main policy domain is Technology, Finance, Labor.

Who Benefits and How

technology companies and users of digital services may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.

Who Bears the Burden and How

federal implementing agencies, technology companies and users of digital services may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.

Key Provisions

  • Section S1: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Algorithmic Justice and Online Platform Transparency Act.
  • Section id1e5b846d7e9247089fda52d76afa2524: 2. Findings Congress finds the following: Online platforms have become integral to individuals' full participation in economic, democratic, and societal...
  • Section id669739B7534C478E9E6C05FA49807DAC: 3. Definitions In this Act: The term algorithmic process means a computational process, including one derived from machine learning or other artificial...
  • Section id013C7AA0384243FB9FBD922D5C062932: 4. Transparency Beginning 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, any online platform that employs, operates, or otherwise utilizes an algorithmic...
  • Section id922604A5148C44B3A7883DD933DDE083: 5. Right to data portability In promulgating regulations under this Act, the Commission shall require an online platform, if the online platform retains the...

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

This bill, To prohibit the discriminatory use of personal information by online platforms in any algorithmic process, to require transparency in the use of algorithmic processes and content moderation, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting technology companies and users of digital services.

Key Policy Areas

Technology, Finance, Labor

Primary Purpose

This bill, To prohibit the discriminatory use of personal information by online platforms in any algorithmic process, to require transparency in the use of algorithmic processes and content moderation, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting technology companies and users of digital services.

Policy Domains

Technology Finance Labor

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • technology companies and users of digital services
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Identified Costs
  • federal implementing agencies
  • technology companies and users of digital services
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Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Jul 13, 2023

Mr. Markey (for himself, Mr. Whitehouse, and Ms. Warren) introduced …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Technology Finance Labor
Actor Mappings
"the_commission"
→ The commission identified in the operative section

Key Definitions

Terms defined in this bill

1 term
"small business" §id669739B7534C478E9E6C05FA49807DAC

a commercial entity that establishes, with respect to the 3 preceding calendar years (or since the inception of such entity if such period is less than 3 calendar years), that the entity— maintains an average annual gross revenue of less than $25,000,000

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