New Bill: Senator Mark Kelly introduces S. 4916: Aging with Artificial Intelligence Act of 2026

Aging with Artificial Intelligence Act of 2026: This bill directs federal health officials to study the impacts of AI tools on adults aged 65 and older.
Study Focus: The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will conduct a consensus study on the use of AI-enabled systems by older adults, covering communication, caregiving, companionship, and everyday tasks.
Benefits and Risks Evaluation: The study will evaluate potential benefits and risks involving better access to information, caregiver support, and risks like scams, fraud, and inaccurate health information.
Safety and Privacy: Key topics include accessibility, fraud prevention, crisis response, informed consent, data use practices, and human oversight.
Effects on Others: The study must examine how AI systems affect family members, caregivers, and interactions with healthcare providers.
Funding and Reporting: The bill authorizes up to $2 million from existing HHS funds and mandates reporting to Congress within one year.
Stakeholder Consultation: The National Academies must consult with federal agencies, doctors, researchers, caregivers, and industry representatives.
Relevance to Companies: Companies like NVDA, MSFT, GOOGL, AMZN, and META could be indirectly affected due to their use of AI technologies.

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