IL SB3454: BETTER SOCIAL MEDIA FEEDS ACT Verified

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What This Means

The Better Social Media Feeds Act enhances transparency in algorithmic systems on covered platforms. It mandates disclosure of algorithm details prominently and conspicuously on the platform, requires algorithmic recommender systems using personal data to maximize one or more long-term user value metrics, and includes provisions for covered minors and long-term assessments. Violations are considered unlawful practices under consumer protection laws. Effective January 1, 2027.

Key Provisions

• Covered platforms must disclose a list of algorithmic recommender systems in use and prominently and conspicuously display this information on the website, service, or application of the platform.
• Description of inputs and weights used in these systems must be provided.
• Algorithmic recommender systems using personal data must be configured by default to maximize one or more long-term user value metrics.
• The Act includes provisions concerning covered minors and mandates long-term assessments of algorithmic impacts.
• Violations are considered unlawful practices under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act, with amendments for a conforming change.

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