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RI H7387

RI H7387
Prohibits synthetic media within ninety (90) days of an election.


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Introduced
01/31/2024
In Committee
05/13/2024
Crossed Over
05/02/2024
Passed
Dead
06/30/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This act would prohibit a person, corporation, or political action committee from using synthetic media, within ninety (90) days of any election. This act would define synthetic media as an image, an audio recording or a video recording of an individual's appearance, speech or conduct that has been intentionally manipulated with the use of generative adversarial network techniques or other digital technology to create a realistic but fake image. This act would take effect upon passage.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the use of "synthetic media" - which are images, audio recordings, or video recordings that have been intentionally manipulated using artificial intelligence or digital technology to create a realistic but false depiction - within 90 days of any election. The bill defines synthetic media and provides exceptions for certain news media and satire/parody. It allows candidates whose appearance, actions, or speech are depicted through synthetic media to seek injunctive relief and monetary damages against the creator of the synthetic media. The bill takes effect upon passage.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Referred to Senate Judiciary (on 05/13/2024)

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