New rules would stop 'stealth bots' from damaging websites or faking being human for AI.
This bill would ban 'stealth bots' that can damage websites or pretend to be human when interacting with AI programs. It aims to protect online services from harm and ensure transparency when bots are used with generative AI.
No federal law currently prohibits 'stealth bots' from harming websites. Nor does one prohibit them from pretending to be human for generative AI. This means online services and AI users lack direct federal legal protection against these specific bot activities. If this bill becomes law, it would ban these actions. The Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general could then sue violators and seek civil penalties of up to $53,000 per violation, adjusted annually for inflation. This would provide new legal tools to protect online platforms and ensure transparency in AI interactions.
HR 9915 · 119th Congress · July 23, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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