Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to assess and combat the use of social media by transnational criminal organizations for illicit recruitment. Establishes a strategy to improve coordination and intelligence-sharing with government and operators, focusing on preemptive actions and youth outreach.
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This is a binding federal statute enacted by the United States Congress with mandatory obligations on the Secretary of Homeland Security, including specific timelines for assessments, strategy development, and implementation with reporting requirements.
The document primarily addresses risks related to malicious actors (4.1, 4.2, 4.3) using social media platforms for criminal recruitment and illicit activities. It has minimal coverage of governance structures (6.5) and human-computer interaction risks (5.1). The focus is on preventing criminal misuse of AI-enabled platforms rather than AI-specific technical risks.
The document primarily governs the Information sector (social media platforms, messaging services, digital platforms) and establishes coordination requirements with Public Administration and National Security sectors for law enforcement and intelligence purposes.
The document does not explicitly address AI system development lifecycle stages. It focuses on the operational use and monitoring of existing social media and digital platforms by criminal organizations, with emphasis on intelligence collection, reporting mechanisms, and coordination strategies.
The document does not explicitly mention AI models, AI systems, or any specific AI technical categories. It focuses on 'covered services' which include social media platforms, messaging services, and digital platforms with interactive capabilities, some of which may use algorithms for content prioritization.
United States Congress
The document is titled 'Combating Cartels on Social Media Act of 2023' and is enacted by the United States Congress as federal legislation.
Secretary of Homeland Security; Department of Homeland Security; U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Federal Bureau of Investigation; Drug Enforcement Agency
The Secretary of Homeland Security is given primary enforcement authority to conduct assessments, develop strategy, and implement the Act. Multiple federal law enforcement agencies are involved in implementation and coordination.
appropriate congressional committees (Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives); Secretary of Homeland Security
Congressional committees receive mandatory reports and assessments. The Secretary monitors implementation and submits semiannual progress reports for five years.
covered operators (social media platforms, interactive entertainment platforms, immersive technology platforms); transnational criminal organizations
The Act targets 'covered operators' which are defined as operators, developers, or publishers of social media platforms, messaging services, and digital platforms. It also addresses the activities of transnational criminal organizations using these services.