Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2025
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Overview
The Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2025 directs the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to assess the impact of automated decision systems and augmented critical decision processes. It requires covered entities – those with significant revenue or data holdings – to conduct impact assessments, maintain documentation, and submit regular reports to the FTC. The bill also establishes a repository for publicly accessible information about these systems and empowers State attorneys general to take legal action against violations.
Key provisions
- Requires covered entities to perform impact assessments of automated decision systems and augmented critical decision processes.
- Defines ‘augmented critical decision process’ and ‘automated decision system’ for regulatory purposes.
- Establishes criteria for determining which entities are considered ‘covered entities’ based on revenue, data holdings, and deployment of these systems.
- Mandates regular summary reports to the FTC on the impact assessments of deployed systems.
- Creates a publicly accessible repository for information about automated decision systems and their impact assessments.
- Allows State attorneys general to bring civil actions on behalf of residents to address violations of the Act.
- Specifies that violations of the Act are treated as unfair or deceptive acts or practices under the FTC Act.
- Requires the FTC to coordinate with other agencies and State regulators to ensure consistent regulatory treatment.
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