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Removing Legal Immunity for Platforms Using Generative AI Content.

This bill eliminates the special legal protection (Section 230 immunity) for interactive computer services regarding civil claims or criminal charges related to their use of generative artificial intelligence. If a platform uses its own AI to create harmful content, citizens can hold the platform legally accountable. This aims to increase the responsibility of tech companies for media generated by their AI systems.
Key points
Online platforms lose legal immunity against lawsuits concerning content they generated themselves using artificial intelligence.
The law applies to generative AI systems capable of creating novel text, video, images, or audio based on user prompts or data.
Citizens gain the ability to sue tech companies for damages resulting from AI generating harmful or illegal materials.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_1993
Sponsor: Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO]
Process start date: 2023-06-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to waive immunity under section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 for claims and charges related to generative artificial intelligence.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1993.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Online platforms lose legal immunity against lawsuits concerning content they generated themselves using artificial intelligence.
  • The law applies to generative AI systems capable of creating novel text, video, images, or audio based on user prompts or data.
  • Citizens gain the ability to sue tech companies for damages resulting from AI generating harmful or illegal materials.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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