US Lawmakers Target AI Health Data Sales

Lawmakers in the US are taking steps to enhance data protection for Americans, particularly when it comes to health and location information. A new proposal, set to be introduced by Senator Elizabeth Warren and Representative Mary Gay Scanlon, seeks to ban the sale of such data to brokers. This includes any information that individuals may reveal to AI chatbots. The initiative underscores growing concerns about privacy and the misuse of personal data. By targeting the sale of health and location data, the lawmakers hope to provide Americans with greater control over their sensitive information. The proposal is part of a broader effort to strengthen data protection laws and ensure that technology, including AI, serves the public interest without compromising individual privacy.