Pennsylvania lawmakers advance measures aimed at protecting residents from AI-related harm
Pennsylvania lawmakers advance measures aimed at protecting residents from AI-related harm
Publish Date: 2026-06-06 05:04:00
Source Domain: fox56.com
- Pennsylvania lawmakers have passed House Bill 2314 with a 198-3 vote, which aims to fund a public education campaign about artificial intelligence, consumer safety, AI-related scams, identity theft risks, and online safety.
- Attorney General Dave Sunday commended the initiatives and emphasized the importance of educating the public about the potential dangers posed by AI and the internet.
- The Pennsylvania Senate approved Senate Resolution 244, creating a Child Protection in the Digital Age Task Force to study the impact of fast-changing technology on children and assess if current laws effectively protect them from new digital threats.
- House Bill 2314 now awaits Senate approval while the task force created by Senate Resolution 244 is already operational.
- The Office of Attorney General has increased scrutiny on AI and online safety, participating in multistate efforts and conducting outreach programs on social media and digital safety.
