SUPPORT ROLLS IN FOR KELLY'S BIPARTISAN EFFORT TO MAKE SURE AI WORKS FOR SENIORS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Sen. Mark Kelly issued the following press release:

Last month, Arizona Senator Mark Kellyintroducedthe bipartisanSenior Chatbot Protection Acttoestablishbasic protectionsfor AI chatbot and voice assistants.Thebill wouldkeep older Americans safe by requiring AI chatbot and voice assistant companies to provide clear disclosures, safeguard sensitive conversations, and end deceptive design practices in their products.

The legislation expands on Kelly's ongoing efforts to ensure AI works for all Americans, including seniors, following up onhisAging with AI Act,whichseeksto provide a better understanding of how AI companions are used by older adults and their potential risks and benefits.

Since its introduction, theSeni...