Aging with Artificial Intelligence Act of 2026

This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institute on Aging, to seek a contract within 60 days with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study how artificial intelligence systems, including chatbots, affect adults age 65 and older. The study would look at how older adults use these systems, their benefits, risks such as scams and inaccurate health information, safety and privacy safeguards, and effects on caregivers and families. A report with findings and recommendations would go to Congress within one year, and up to $2,000,000 from existing funds could be used for fiscal years 2027 and 2028. The bill also directs the National Institute on Aging to support research, coordination, and sharing of best practices on older adults' use of artificial intelligence, and to report to Congress within one year.

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Sponsors

• Mark Kelly Democrat sponsor
• 3 cosponsors