Search Results: keywords:"communication service providers"

  • S. 4409 — To prohibit the disclosure of intimate digital depictions, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:3,455

    The bill S. 4409, titled "Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act," aims to outlaw the unauthorized disclosure of intimate digital depictions, including "deepfakes" and images involving minors. It allows victims to take civil action against offenders and outlines...

    Simple Explanation

    The "Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act" is a rule that says people can't share private pictures of others without asking first, especially if the pictures were changed in a tricky way (like with deepfakes). If someone breaks this rule, they can get in trouble and have to pay money, but there are some exceptions for good reasons like helping the police.

  • H. R. 7043 — To direct the Federal Communications Commission to issue reports after activation of the Disaster Information Reporting System and to make improvements to network outage reporting, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,274

    H.R. 7043, also known as the "Emergency Reporting Act," aims to improve how network outages are reported, especially during emergencies. It directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to issue reports following the activation of the Disaster Information Reporting...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 7043 is like a new rulebook telling the people who help us talk on phones and the internet to be quicker and better at telling us and the helpers in charge when their stuff isn’t working, especially after big storms or disasters. It also says they should come and talk in the places that got hit to see how they can do better next time.