AK SB33

Defamation claims based on synthetic media (AI-generated fake images, audio, or video) are classified as defamation per se, eliminating the need for plaintiffs to prove actual damages

Prohibits knowingly using synthetic media in electioneering communications with intent to influence an election

Harmed individuals may sue for damages, attorney fees, and costs against creators, knowing disseminators, or those who remove required disclosure statements from synthetic media election content

Provides defenses for synthetic media that includes a visible/audible disclosure statement ("This image/video/audio has been manipulated") or constitutes satire or parody

Exempts internet service providers, broadcasters, and cloud services from liability for hosting or distributing synthetic media provided by others