Bill > LB615

This bill amends the Nebraska Political Accountability and Disclosure Act to address the creation and distribution of deepfakes during election periods. It defines "synthetic media" as digitally manipulated images, audio, or video created using advanced technology, and "deceptive and fraudulent deepfakes" as synthetic media that intentionally misrepresents a candidate or political party, potentially deceiving voters about an individual's actions or statements. The bill prohibits distributing such deepfakes within 90 days of an election, with some key exceptions. If synthetic media is shared, it must include a clear disclosure stating that it has been manipulated by artificial intelligence, specifying the type of media (image, video, or audio), and ensuring the disclosure is readable or audible. The bill allows candidates to seek legal relief if a deepfake violates these provisions and provides exemptions for news broadcasts, satire, parody, and certain broadcast scenarios. Notably, the bill does not apply to media that clearly acknowledges its questionable authenticity or is part of bona fide news coverage. The legislation aims to protect electoral integrity by preventing the spread of misleading AI-generated content that could potentially influence voter perceptions.

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