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NY A09028

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

Michael Norris

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Political communications created or modified using artificial intelligence technology must include a disclosure statement reading "This political communication was created by or with the assistance of artificial intelligence" in a legible and conspicuous manner for printed, digital, and non-printed media.

  • Creating and disseminating artificial media (images, videos, or audio recordings generated or modified by AI that are indistinguishable from reality and deceptively alter content) with intent to damage a candidate or deceive the electorate is a class E felony.

  • Candidates and political committees must file sworn statements with the state board of elections prior to using artificial intelligence technology for political communications, with violations subject to civil penalties up to $1,000.

  • The state board of elections must adopt a "fair use of artificial intelligence code" establishing ethical standards and prohibitions for use of AI in election campaigns, enforceable through civil penalties up to $1,500.

  • The bill takes effect 180 days after enactment, with regulations and rules to be implemented by the state board of elections.

Legislative Description

Requires the disclosure of political communication produced by artificial intelligence technology; defines terms; provides that any person who, with intent to damage a candidate or deceive the electorate, creates and disseminates artificial media shall be guilty of a class E felony; establishes the fair use of artificial intelligence code; makes related provisions.

Last Action

referred to election law

2/5/2024

Committee Referrals

Election Law2/5/2024

Full Bill Text

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