Bill > SB0131

This bill enacts provisions related to disclosures and penalties associated with the use of synthetic media and artificial intelligence. The bill requires creators or sponsors of audio or visual communications that contain synthetic media and are intended to influence voting to include specific disclosures. It also allows courts to impose civil penalties for violations and considers the use of artificial intelligence as an aggravating factor in criminal sentencing. The bill defines key terms like "artificial intelligence," "synthetic audio media," and "synthetic visual media," and sets different effective dates for the disclosure requirements and the sentencing provision.