Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act
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Overview
This bill, the Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act, aims to prevent the spread of misleading audio or visual media created by artificial intelligence, particularly in the context of federal elections. It prohibits individuals and organizations from knowingly distributing AI-generated content that deceptively portrays candidates or influences elections. The bill includes exceptions for certain media broadcasts and publications that clearly disclose the manipulated nature of the content, and allows candidates to sue for damages if their likeness or voice is used in deceptive AI media.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the distribution of materially deceptive AI-generated audio or visual media relating to federal candidates.
- Defines ‘deceptive AI-generated media’ based on whether a reasonable person would misunderstand the content.
- Excludes bona fide newscasts, news interviews, and news documentaries from the prohibition, provided there's a clear disclosure of manipulation.
- Allows candidates to sue for injunctive relief or damages if their voice or likeness is used in deceptive AI media.
- Specifies that the prohibition applies to activities intended to influence an election or solicit funds.
- Includes exceptions for satire and parody.
- Provides for the award of attorney’s fees and costs to prevailing parties in civil actions.
- Requires plaintiffs in civil actions to prove violations with clear and convincing evidence.
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