Studying the Impact of Bots on Social Media and Elections
This act directs the Federal Trade Commission to establish a task force. Its purpose will be to study how automated accounts (bots) affect social media, public discourse, and elections. The research findings will help understand the problem and find ways to protect election integrity and freedom of speech online.
Key points
Establishment of an expert task force to analyze bot activity online.
Assessment of bots' impact on information, public discussions, and electoral processes.
Seeking effective methods to combat the negative influence of bots, while respecting free speech.
A report on the findings will be submitted to Congress and federal agencies, potentially leading to future regulations.
Status:
Expired
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