REPS LIEU AND DUNN INTRODUCE BILL TO ENHANCE PENALTIES FOR USING AI TO COMMIT FRAUD

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) and Congressman Neal Dunn, M.D. (R-FL) introduced the AI Fraud Deterrence Act, which would enhance penalties for those who use artificial intelligence to commit fraud. The AI Fraud Deterrence Act would increase the maximum penalties for various kinds of fraud that could be committed with the assistance of AI, including for the impersonation of a federal official. Recently, bad actors have reportedly used artificial intelligence to impersonate federal officials including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the President’s Chief of Staff, Susie Wiles.

“AI technology has exploded in recent years and we’ve seen incredible opportunities to make life better, but we’ve also seen new and dangerous ways AI can be used for harm,” Rep. Lieu said. “AI has lowered the barrier of entry for scammers, which can have devastating effects. Both everyday Americans and government officials have been victims of fraud and scams using AI, and that can be ruinous for people who fall prey to financial scams, and can be disastrous for our national security if government officials are impersonated by bad actors. I am pleased to work with Congressman Dunn on increasing penalties for those who use AI to commit fraud.”

“As AI technology advances at a rapid pace, our laws must keep up,” Rep. Dunn said.“When criminals use AI to steal identities or defraud Americans, the consequences should be severe to match the crime. The AI Fraud Deterrence Act strengthens penalties for crimes related to fraud committed with the help of AI. I am proud to co-lead this legislation to protect the identities of the public and prevent misuse of this innovative technology."

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