Communications and Technology
Model Policies
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Model State Artificial Intelligence Act Final
Section 1. {Statement of Purpose} (1) The [LEGISLATIVE BODY] finds the following: (a) WHEREAS, artificial intelligence (AI) represents the next great tool for human flourishing, artistic creativity, increased productivity, and economic growth; (b) WHEREAS, AI also represents a major area of competition between American…
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ALEC Statement of Principles for Teen Use of Social Media Final
Laws and regulations governing the safety of teens (ages 13-18) and their use of social media should be consistent with the principles outlined below. Without dispute the safety and well-being of children and teens should be one of priorities for social media platforms and policymakers. Social media platforms are making…
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Stop Deepfake CSAM Act Final
Section 1. {Title} This Act may be cited as the Stop Deepfake CSAM Act. Section 2. {Definitions} “Deepfake” means any visual media created, altered, or otherwise manipulated in a manner that would falsely appear to a reasonable observer to be an authentic record of the individual’s actual speech, conduct, or…
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Stop Non-Consensual Distribution of Intimate Deepfake Media Act Final
Section 1. {Title} This Act may be cited as the Stop Non-Consensual Distribution of Intimate Deepfake Media Act. Section 2. {Definitions} “Deepfake” means any visual media created, altered, or otherwise manipulated in a manner that would falsely appear to a reasonable observer to be an authentic record of a natural…
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Open Access to Vertiports Act Final
Policy. It is the policy of this state to promote the development of a network of vertiports that will provide equitable access to citizens of this state who may benefit from advanced air mobility operations for cargo and passenger service, and to avoid any vertiport monopolization or discrimination, by: (i)…
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Teen Social Media and Internet Safety Act Final
(1) Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the words defined in this section have the meaning given. (a) “Internet” means the combination of computer facilities and electromagnetic transmission media, and related equipment and software, comprising the interconnected worldwide network of computer networks that employ the Transmission Control…
Press Releases
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ALEC Releases 23 New Model Policies from 50th Annual Meeting
Arlington, Va. – The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is proud to announce the release of 23 new model policies on vital issues facing the American public,…
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New Report Warns of European Threat to American-Led Tech Innovation
Arlington, Va. (Oct. 26, 2022) – Today, the American Legislative Exchange Council released a new report, A Threat to American Tech Innovation: The European Union’s Digital Markets Act. The…