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Committee adopts broadcaster edits to synthetic-media-in-elections bill (S.23), debates ban versus disclosure
Summary
Senate Government Operations members agreed to adopt changes proposed by the Vermont Association of Broadcasters to S.23, added an industry liability exemption requested by AT&T, and debated whether the bill's disclosure approach is preferable to a narrow ban on AI-generated political material.
The Senate Government Operations Committee on March 11, 2025 discussed S.23, the proposed law on synthetic media in elections, and agreed to accept revisions recommended by the Vermont Association of Broadcasters while adding a provider-liability exemption requested by telecommunications interests.
Why it matters: S.23 would require disclosure for synthetic or AI-generated political material (with defined exemptions) and sets rules intended to help voters identify content created or materially altered by artificial intelligence. Committee action shapes how campaign speech, platform liability and telecommunication providers interact under state law.
What the committee agreed
- Broadcasters' edits: Committee members said they would…
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