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Social media algorithms

Social media platforms shape the information that billions of people across the globe consume every day. Many believe there is a dangerous lack of transparency about how these platforms impact our families and society. Algorithms employed by these firms often amplify disinformation, conspiracy theories and hate speech to trigger outrage and fear among viewers, thereby ensuring these posts will be widely shared. Critics also worry about the growing use of AI and automated systems in critical areas of people's lives. Secret algorithms are now making consequential decisions regarding housing, employment, credit, and education.

As corporations increasingly rely on these systems, there are concerns that they may be plagued by bias, potentially leading to discriminatory outcomes. They say there is a need for greater transparency and accountability in the development and deployment of these systems. Advocates say it’s time to start holding these platforms accountable for the lack of transparency behind their algorithms. They wish to increase transparency into data collection by social media companies, and ensure independent researchers can access algorithm data and understand the type of information these companies are collecting on their users.

Pending Legislation: H.R.5511 - Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Yvette Clarke (NY)
Status: House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Chair: Rep. Brett Guthrie (KY)

I oppose reforming current social media disinformation policy and wish to donate resources to the campaign committee of Speaker Mike Johnson (LA).
I support directing the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to require impact assessments of automated decision systems in high-impact areas like housing, employment, and credit to bring greater transparency and accountability to how companies use AI and algorithms in making critical decisions that affect people's lives by:

1.) Requiring large companies to conduct and document detailed impact assessments for their automated decision systems. These evaluations would analyze the potential negative effects on consumers, test for bias, and assess privacy and security risks.

2.) Requiring covered companies to submit annual summary reports of their impact assessments to the FTC.

3.) Directing the FTC to create a publicly accessible repository containing anonymized information from the summary reports, allowing consumers, researchers, and advocates to understand the types of automated systems in use.

4.) Establishing a new Bureau of Technology within the FTC to provide technical expertise and assist in enforcement.

5.) Authorizing state attorneys general to bring civil actions against companies for violations.

6.) Not preempting existing state, tribal, or local laws concerning algorithms, ensuring that localities can still enforce their own regulations.

And wish to donate resources to the campaign committee of Rep. Brett Guthrie (KY) and/or to an advocate group currently working with this issue.

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Poll Opening Date

November 3, 2025

Poll Closing Date

November 9, 2025