Establishes a task force to study the impact of automated accounts on social media, public discourse, and elections.

The Bots Research Act mandates the Federal Trade Commission to establish a task force within 90 days of enactment. This task force, composed of experts from government, academia, non-profits, and industry, will study the effects of automated accounts on social media, public discourse, and elections. The task force will consider technological innovation, constitutional rights, cybersecurity, and regulatory effectiveness. The task force will submit its findings to Congress and relevant agencies within a year. Members serve without pay and receive no travel expenses.

Establishes a task force to study the impact of automated accounts on social media, public discourse, and elections.

The Bots Research Act mandates the Federal Trade Commission to establish a task force within 90 days of enactment. This task force, composed of experts from government, academia, non-profits, and industry, will study the effects of automated accounts on social media, public discourse, and elections. The task force will consider technological innovation, constitutional rights, cybersecurity, and regulatory effectiveness. The task force will submit its findings to Congress and relevant agencies within a year. Members serve without pay and receive no travel expenses.