USS. 3501
AI Labeling Act
Requires all AI-generated text, images, audio, and video distributed online to carry clear and conspicuous labels identifying them as AI-generated. Directs NIST to develop technical standards for AI content labeling and provenance tracking.
Status Timeline
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Introduced2
In Committee3
Passed Chamber4
EnactedLast ActionIntroduced in Senate
Last Action Date2026-01-20
Sponsors
- SBSSen. Brian Schatz
- SJKSen. John Kennedy
Key Information
- State
- Federal
- Introduced
- 2026-01-20
- Status
- Introduced
📋 What This Means For You
This bill is still working its way through the legislature. It has not yet become law, but it signals the direction Federal may take on deepfakes, consumer protection.
If enacted, it would: Requires all AI-generated text, images, audio, and video distributed online to carry clear and conspicuous labels identifying them as AI-generated. Directs NIST to develop technical standards for AI content labeling and provenance tracking.
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