Proposed AI Labeling and Transparency Act

The Frame

What this does

This proposal would create new legal obligations for AI developers and large online platforms to disclose AI-generated content, with potential civil penalties of up to $25,000 per violation enforced by the Federal Trade Commission.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Generative AI providers

Must implement labeling and machine-readable disclosure systems for their AI-generated content.

Covered online platforms

Must display AI labels, prevent their removal, and provide tools for users to view provenance information.

Nonprofit libraries and archives

Are generally exempt from prohibitions on circumvention unless they act for commercial gain or tortious conduct.

Federal Trade Commission

Is granted new enforcement powers and responsibilities to regulate AI labeling and transparency.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This amendment requires companies that create generative AI to label their content and include data so users can identify AI-generated images, audio, and video. It also mandates that online platforms display these labels and prohibits the intentional removal or falsification of AI provenance information.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this apply to all AI content?

No, it applies to 'covered AI-generated content,' defined as content created or modified by AI that materially alters the meaning and would lead a reasonable person to believe it was not AI-generated.

What happens if a platform removes an AI label?

The platform would be in violation of the law, and the Federal Trade Commission or state attorneys general could pursue civil actions and statutory damages.

Are there exceptions for researchers?

Yes, researchers acting in good faith to test the robustness of disclosures or detection tools are permitted to circumvent or tamper with labels.

Why It Matters

This proposal would create new legal obligations for AI developers and large online platforms to disclose AI-generated content, with potential civil penalties of up to $25,000 per violation enforced by the Federal Trade Commission.

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FTC Enforcement Expansion

The amendment explicitly ties AI transparency violations to existing FTC authority over unfair or deceptive acts, signaling a shift toward using established consumer protection frameworks for AI governance.

Federal Trade Commission

Connected Entities

personMr. Curtis“U.S. Senator who co-sponsored the amendment.”Map →

personMr. Schatz“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

otherAI-generated content consumer transparency working group“A new body to be established to set technical standards for AI labeling.”Map →

organizationFederal Trade Commission“Primary enforcement agency for the proposed regulations.”Map →

organizationNational Institute of Standards and Technology“Responsible for establishing the AI-generated content consumer transparency work”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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