Bill > S07963

This bill introduces the "Election Content Accountability Act," which requires political campaigns for statewide offices (governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, and comptroller) to include provenance data on digital media used in their communications starting in the 2030 election cycle. Provenance data is defined as detailed information about the origin, creation, and potential artificial intelligence (AI) involvement in digital content, such as images, videos, and audio. Specifically, campaigns must disclose the type of device or system used to generate content, identify synthetic content, indicate whether AI was used in creation or editing, name any generative AI providers, and timestamp the provenance data. The bill defines key terms like "generative artificial intelligence system" and "synthetic content" and establishes penalties for violations: up to $100,000 for intentional or grossly negligent violations, and up to $50,000 for unintentional violations. The Attorney General is authorized to create rules and regulations for implementing these requirements, and the law will take effect 180 days after passage, with the specific provenance data provisions set to expire on December 31, 2030.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7963