Amendment ID: S3164-31-R1

Redraft Amendment 31

Algorithm Accountability & Transparency

Mr. Velis, Ms. Howard, Mr. Payano, Ms. Edwards and Messrs. Keenan, Lewis, Tarr, Montigny and Feeney move that the proposed new draft be amended by striking out, in lines 195 and 196, the words “and (iii) the frequency and type of modification of default settings for minors’ social media accounts” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “(iii) the frequency and type of modification of default settings for minors’ social media accounts; (iv) a description of the mechanism by which the public may submit complaints including, but not limited to, what information may be included in such complaint, the internal processes for handling complaints and any automated detection mechanisms related to harms to minors, including the rate, timeliness and effectiveness of responses; (v) the number of complaints received regarding: (A) mental health disorders, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, substance abuse disorders and suicidal behaviors; (B) patterns of use that indicate or encourage addiction-like behaviors, physical violence, online bullying, harassment, sexual exploitation or abuse involving minors; (C) the promotion and marketing of narcotic drugs, as defined in the Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. 802, tobacco products, gambling or alcohol; or (D) predatory, unfair or deceptive marketing practices or other financial harms, that were submitted in reference to violations of community standards; and (vi) a description of whether and how the covered operator uses platform design features to increase, sustain or extend use of a product or service by minors, including through algorithmic recommendations, patterns of use, notifications or prompts, rewards or promotions or other engagement-maximizing features.”