NC H1072

Requires political advertisements created in whole or in part using artificial intelligence to include a disclaimer stating "This advertisement was created using artificial intelligence"

Applies to advertisements transmitted by email, text, automated calling, websites, or social media platforms

Mandates social media disclaimers comply with size requirements under existing law; automated calling disclaimers must last at least two seconds and be clearly spoken

Makes failure to include the required disclaimer a Class 1 misdemeanor for candidates, campaign committees, political parties, political action committees, referendum committees, individuals, or other sponsors

Becomes effective upon enactment and applies to AI-generated political advertisements from that date forward