The resolution establishes the Study Commission on Artificial Intelligence and Children's Internet Safety in Alabama, in response to the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI), social media, and the Internet by children, which currently lacks adequate safeguards. The commission aims to examine the effects of these technologies on children's health and development, investigate protective measures being implemented in other states, and develop recommendations for potential legislation to enhance children's safety in the digital landscape.
The commission will consist of members from both houses of the Alabama Legislature, the Attorney General, representatives from the Department of Mental Health, and various organizations, ensuring a diverse representation. The commission is tasked with meeting regularly, with its first meeting scheduled by May 1, 2026, and is required to submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the Legislature by November 1, 2026. Upon completion of its report, the commission will be dissolved.