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Committee debates bill requiring disclosures for AI-generated campaign material
Summary
Sen. Janet Ellis introduced Senate Bill 25 to require disclosures on AI-generated 'deepfakes' used in campaigns within 60 days of an election and to provide injunctive relief; broadcasters and internet-service stakeholders raised concerns about liability language and technical feasibility.
Sen. Janet Ellis presented Senate Bill 25, a disclosure-focused measure that would require a visible notice when AI-generated or "deepfake" material is used in election advertising within 60 days of an election and would create limited remedies for affected candidates, including injunctive relief and a complaint process with the Commissioner of Political Practices.
"This is 1 of those bills where I attract more opponents and proponents, but I'm willing to work with them," Sen. Ellis said, describing the measure as a disclosure bill rather than a prohibition and citing U.S. Supreme Court precedents on speech and campaign finance as limiting a ban on content.
The bill's initial language prompted detailed questioning from broadcasters and internet-service providers.…
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