Senators introduce bipartisan AI Systems Transparency Act

On 23 September 2026 Senators Chris Coons, Katie Britt, Brian Schatz and James Lankford introduced the AI Systems Transparency Act (S. 5471), requiring AI companies to disclose user-data collection and safeguards for children and adults, enforced by the FTC.

Why it mattered The bill would move AI transparency from voluntary practice toward federal law, with model-card-style disclosures and researcher access.

The AI Systems Transparency Act was referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. According to the sponsors, it requires model-card-style disclosures, guardrail reporting, and access for independent researchers, with the Federal Trade Commission enforcing the requirements.