Proposed Ban on Federal Use of AI Models Generating Harmful Content

The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this amendment would prohibit all federal agencies and their contractors from using AI tools that fail to meet specific safety standards regarding the generation of non-consensual intimate images or child sexual abuse material.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Federal Agencies

Agencies must audit their software, remove non-compliant AI models, and implement new procurement review processes.

AI Developers

Developers must adhere to new performance benchmarks and face potential civil liability for failing to implement robust safety controls.

Federal Contractors

Contractors are prohibited from using non-compliant AI models on systems operated for federal agencies.

Victims of AI-generated abuse

Individuals whose likeness is used in prohibited AI content gain a private right of action to sue for damages.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This amendment proposes a federal ban on the acquisition or use of artificial intelligence models that generate child sexual abuse material or non-consensual intimate imagery. It mandates the creation of performance benchmarks for AI developers and establishes a legal framework for testing, compliance, and civil penalties for violations.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 'covered application' under this amendment?

A is an AI model that fails to meet specific safety standards regarding the generation of child sexual abuse material or non-consensual intimate imagery, or has been determined by a federal court to have generated such content.

Can AI developers still use child pornography for research?

Yes, but only under a limited for the purpose of developing technical safety controls, and they must report such material to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

What happens if a federal agency is using a banned AI model?

The agency head must remove the application from all information technology systems within 180 days of the determination.

Why It Matters

If enacted, this amendment would prohibit all federal agencies and their contractors from using AI tools that fail to meet specific safety standards regarding the generation of non-consensual intimate images or child sexual abuse material.

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Expansion of Federal AI Oversight

The amendment marks a shift toward mandatory performance benchmarks and civil liability for AI developers in the context of federal procurement.

National Institute of Standards and Technology General Services Administration

Connected Entities

organizationNational Center for Missing and Exploited Children“Designated recipient for reports of child pornography material used in developme”Map →

organizationGeneral Services Administration“Responsible for reviewing AI products in federal contracts.”Map →

personAttorney General“Responsible for issuing compliance guidelines for AI developers.”Map →

personMr. Warner“Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

organizationNational Institute of Standards and Technology“Tasked with creating performance benchmarks and testing programs.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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