Bills/Federal/S. 3501
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

1
Introduced
2
In Committee
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Passed Chamber
4
Enacted
Last ActionIntroduced in Senate
Last Action Date2026-01-20

Sponsors

  • SBS
    Sen. Brian Schatz
  • SJK
    Sen. 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.