Social media companies have increasingly integrated artificial intelligence (AI) features on their platforms to enhance the user experience, but some of these features can also raise significant privacy issues. In December 2025, Meta was granted a patent for an AI model that would “simulate” a user’s social media presence after they are deceased. While Meta has denied moving forward with this technology, developing a model like this creates enormous concerns around the legacy and privacy of social media users.

All online platforms must respect the digital identity of their users. For this reason, I plan to introduce legislation that would require clear, informed, and revocable consent before a social media platform may use a user’s data to generate AI-driven content or interactions on that user’s behalf after death or prolonged account inactivity. Additionally, users would be required to opt-in for social media platforms to be enrolled in such features, so nobody can be automatically enrolled.

Social media platforms should not be allowed to freely use our data for AI or other programs to post on their platforms after that person has passed. Using the name or online profile or a deceased loved one is a horrible invasion of a person’s legacy and privacy. We need to ensure that social media users have the right to determine what happens with their digital identity after they have passed.

Please join me in co-sponsoring this legislation so that we protect our privacy and presence online.