Prohibits stealth bots from accessing websites without disclosure and allows enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission and states.
The Stealth Bot Prohibition Act bans the deployment of stealth bots that access websites without disclosing their identity and purpose. It prohibits bots from damaging or impairing websites and from misrepresenting themselves as human users for AI services. The Federal Trade Commission and states can enforce this law, with penalties up to $53,000 per violation. The act takes effect 180 days after enactment.
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