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This bill addresses two key provisions: 1. It establishes that an action for defamation based on the use of "synthetic media" (i.e., manipulated images, audio, or video created using artificial intelligence) is considered a claim for defamation per se, which means the plaintiff does not need to prove actual damages. 2. It prohibits the knowing use of synthetic media in "electioneering communications" (i.e., communications that identify a candidate or political party and are intended to influence an election) without a clear disclosure statement. Individuals harmed by such communications can seek damages, attorney's fees, and injunctive relief. The bill provides exceptions for synthetic media used for satire or parody, and it exempts certain online service providers from liability for hosting or distributing such communications. The bill aims to address the potential harms of manipulated media, particularly in the context of elections.

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