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S 3193119th CongressIn Committee
Algorithm Accountability Act
Introduced: Nov 18, 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT] (R-Utah)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Algorithm Accountability Act amends Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 to limit liability protection for social media platforms regarding recommendation-based algorithms. The bill requires platforms to exercise reasonable care in algorithm design to prevent foreseeable bodily harm, establishes a private right of action for victims, and prohibits predispute arbitration agreements for algorithm-related claims.
Key Points
- 1Amends Section 230 to remove liability protection for harmful algorithms
- 2Requires reasonable care in algorithm design and maintenance
- 3Establishes private right of action for bodily injury or death
- 4Prohibits predispute arbitration agreements for algorithm claims
- 5Applies to platforms with 1 million+ users
- 6Excludes chronological content and initial search results
Impact Areas
Social media regulationAlgorithmic accountabilityOnline platform liabilityConsumer protectionDigital content moderation
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