S. 2346: Preparing Election Administrators for AI Act
The bill titled "Preparing Election Administrators for AI Act" aims to establish guidelines for managing the incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in the administration of elections in the United States. Below is a summary of its key components:
Voluntary Guidelines Development
The bill mandates the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) to develop and issue voluntary guidelines concerning the use and risks associated with AI technologies in elections. These guidelines will be created in consultation with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and are meant to assist state and local election offices.
Key areas to be covered in the guidelines include:
- The risks and benefits of using AI in election administration.
- Cybersecurity risks posed by AI technologies in this context.
- The impact of AI-generated information on the accuracy of election information sharing and the responses required from election offices.
- The potential for AI to contribute to the spread of election disinformation, which can erode public trust in election processes.
Study on AI in 2024 Elections
The bill also requires a study to be conducted by the EAC regarding the impacts of AI technologies used during the federal elections held in 2024. This study will examine:
- How AI-generated information was shared during the elections.
- The overall use of AI technologies by election offices.
The results will be submitted to Congress, disseminated to state and local election offices, and made publicly available by July 31, 2026.
Updating Guidelines
Based on the findings from the study on the 2024 elections, the EAC is instructed to review and, if necessary, update the previously issued voluntary guidelines to ensure they reflect the latest developments and understandings surrounding the use of AI in elections.
Overall Purpose
The overarching goal of the bill is to proactively address the challenges and features of AI technologies in electoral processes, ensuring that election officials are better prepared to manage their use effectively and ethically.
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| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| Jul. 17, 2025 | Introduced in Senate |
| Jul. 17, 2025 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. |
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