US Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill Restricting AI Use of Copyrighted Data

Senators Josh Hawley and Richard Blumenthal have introduced the bipartisan AI Accountability and Personal Data Protection Act, aimed at protecting individuals from unauthorized use of their personal data and copyrighted material by AI companies. The legislation would ban AI firms from training models on personal or copyrighted data without express, prior consent, addressing growing concerns over privacy and intellectual property rights. It also empowers individuals to sue companies for data misuse and requires companies to disclose third-party data access. Hawley criticized AI companies for exploiting creators without recourse, while Blumenthal emphasized the need for legal accountability and consumer rights. The bill responds to ongoing legal battles over AI training practices and represents a significant step toward regulating AI's use of personal and creative content.