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05/15/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/15/2024 10:27

SIIA’s Comments on the Rules Committee Markup of AI Election Bills S.2770, S.3875, and S.3897

SIIA's Comments on the Rules Committee Markup of AI Election Bills S.2770, S.3875, and S.3897

May 15, 2024
byStaff
The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) submitted a letter to the Senate Rules Committee concerning the markup of election-focused bills, specifically S.2770, S.3875, and S.3897. Highlighting the importance of free and fair elections, SIIA emphasizes the role of technology in facilitating access to information and interaction between constituents and politicians. While supporting measures like S.3897 and S.3875 for their balanced approach in addressing AI technology in elections, SIIA urges the rejection of S.2770, citing concerns about potential infringement on free speech and chilling effects on innovation. SIIA also notes existing legal frameworks addressing deceptive AI use and calls for Congress to carefully consider the balance between protecting free speech and ensuring fair elections.