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Bill > S2545
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Introduced
02/08/2024
02/08/2024
In Committee
02/08/2024
02/08/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill establishes the Deep Fake Technology Unit in the Division of Criminal Justice in the Department of Law and Public Safety. "Deep fakes" are realistic video images and audio manipulated using artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to convincingly depict events or statements that did not occur. Due to advances in technology, deep fakes have become difficult to distinguish from authentic video images and audio. Under the bill, the Attorney General, in consultation with the Chief Technology Officer of the New Jersey Office of Information and Technology in the Department of the Treasury, is to establish the Deep Fake Technology Unit to provide technical assistance, expertise, education, and training to State and local law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and State courts regarding the investigation and analysis of potentially deceptive audio or visual media. In addition, beginning one year following the unit's formation, the unit is required to provide a report to the Governor and Legislature that includes information regarding the unit's activity during the preceding year; a summary of technological advancements in deceptive audio or visual media and applicable detection methods; a summary of changes to the law related to deceptive audio or visual media; information regarding the unit's collaboration with the private sector and academic institutions; and recommendations for legislation and regulations to address the challenges posed by deceptive audio or visual media. The bill permits the Administrative Director of the Administrative Office of the Courts to designate a representative to work with the unit as a liaison and training coordinator. Finally, the bill appropriates $2 million from the General Fund to the Department of Law and Public Safety to effectuate the provisions of this bill.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new Deep Fake Technology Unit within the Division of Criminal Justice in the Department of Law and Public Safety, defining "deep fakes" as realistic but fabricated audio or visual media created using advanced technology. This unit, guided by the Attorney General in collaboration with the Chief Technology Officer, will provide crucial technical assistance, expertise, education, and training to law enforcement, prosecutors, and courts across the state to help them investigate and analyze potentially deceptive media. The unit will also be responsible for analyzing and authenticating such media for investigations and prosecutions, offering expert testimony, and collaborating with other agencies and private entities. Furthermore, starting one year after its creation, the unit must submit an annual report to the Governor and Legislature detailing its activities, technological advancements in deep fakes and detection methods, legal changes, collaborations, and recommendations for future legislation. The bill also allows for a representative from the Administrative Office of the Courts to act as a liaison and training coordinator, and appropriates $2 million from the General Fund to support these efforts.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 02/08/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S2545 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3000/2545_I1.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3000/2545_I1.HTM |
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