HR 4536
Bot Disclosure and Accountability Act of 2019
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Bill overview
The Bot Disclosure and Accountability Act of 2019 aims to increase transparency on social media platforms by requiring companies to disclose the use of automated software programs (bots) that impersonate human activity. It also mandates that these companies establish processes to identify and remove these bots, and to notify users when they are interacting with automated accounts. The goal is to mitigate the spread of misinformation and protect the integrity of online conversations.
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Abigail Davis Spanberger
Mikie Sherrill
Xochitl Torres Small
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