WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Mark Kelly issued the following press release:

Watch in NBC:Sen. Mark Kelly says the U.S. government should be 'more proactive' about AI scams

Today, SenatorsMark Kelly (D-AZ)and Jim Justice (R-WV)introducedtheSenior Chatbot Protection Acttokeepolder AmericanssafebyrequiringAI chatbot and voice assistant companies to provide clear disclosures, safeguard sensitive conversations, andenddeceptive design practicesin their products.

The legislationexpands onKelly's ongoing efforts to ensure AI works for all Americans, including seniors.In June, KellyintroducedthebipartisanAging with AI Act,whichwouldresearchhow AItoolsimpactolder Americans.

Last year, Kellycalled onthe Senate Special Committee on Aging to hold a h...