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This bill, known as the "Transparency for Deepfakes in Political Advertising Act," requires that political advertisements containing "deepfakes" – which are manipulated audio or video content that falsely depicts a candidate engaging in speech or actions they did not actually perform – must include a clear disclaimer. Specifically, audio deepfakes must state "This communication contains fake content impersonating speech that did not occur" at the beginning and end, while video deepfakes must display "This communication contains fake content depicting actions that did not occur" or "This communication contains fake content depicting actions and speech that did not occur" in large letters for the duration of the video. These requirements apply only if the candidate is not an incumbent and the communication is distributed within 120 days of an election. Broadcasters and carriers are not liable unless they are responsible for creating the deepfake content. Candidates who are the subject of such deepfakes are entitled to seek damages and other legal remedies.

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