AI Health Data Sale Ban

Lawmakers are proposing a new bill to ban the sale of Americans’ health and location information to data brokers, including data shared with AI chatbots like ChatGPT. This move aims to protect sensitive information from being exploited by the highest bidder. The proposed bill would require the Federal Trade Commission to enact rules and allow for enforcement through lawsuits. As AI companies increasingly collect health data, this bill is crucial in preventing data breaches and unauthorized access. Why it matters: this proposal highlights the urgent need for a federal framework to regulate data privacy in the US, particularly as AI technology advances and collects more sensitive information.