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DE HB306: An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Regarding Communication With A Computer.
Business Impact
If you use AI in customer interactions in Delaware, you must disclose that consumers are communicating with a computer by 2024-05-01 or face penalties.
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Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
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What This Means
An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Regarding Communication With A Computer. — Track this DE bill and its compliance implications at AI Laws by State.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits deceptive communication practices involving AI without clear notification.
- Defines key terms such as 'Artificial Intelligence' and 'Chatbot'.
- Establishes penalties for non-compliance, including private rights of action.
- Requires disclosures to be clear and conspicuous.
- Allows for civil penalties up to $5 million for violations.
- Each interactive session is treated as a separate violation.
- Allows the Attorney General to seek injunctive relief for violations.
Latest Legislative Action
Reported Out of Committee (Technology & Telecommunications) in House with 5 On Its Merits
Compliance Checklist
Notify consumers when they are interacting with a computer instead of a human.
Who: Businesses using AI in customer interactions.
Deadline: By 2024-05-01.
Penalty: Up to $5 million in civil penalties for violations.
Who: Businesses using AI in customer interactions.
Deadline: By 2024-05-01.
Penalty: Up to $5 million in civil penalties for violations.
Ensure disclosures are clear and conspicuous as defined in the bill.
Who: Businesses using AI in customer interactions.
Deadline: By 2024-05-01.
Penalty: Potential statutory damages up to $1,000.
Who: Businesses using AI in customer interactions.
Deadline: By 2024-05-01.
Penalty: Potential statutory damages up to $1,000.
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