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NY S08631
Bill
Status
2/23/2024
Primary Sponsor
Kristen Gonzalez
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AI Summary
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Creates the "New York FAIR Act" allowing political candidates to sue anyone who disseminates AI-generated "materially deceptive media" depicting them engaging in speech or conduct that never occurred, without their consent
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Defines materially deceptive media as AI-manipulated images, audio, or video that would mislead a reasonable viewer into believing the candidate actually engaged in the depicted speech or conduct
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Permits courts to award injunctive relief, punitive damages, compensatory damages, court costs, and attorneys' fees, with plaintiffs required to prove their case by clear and convincing evidence within a 3-year statute of limitations
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Establishes an affirmative defense if the media includes a clear disclosure stating "This (image/video/audio) has been manipulated" that meets specific visibility and audibility requirements
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Exempts news organizations covering the media as part of bona fide news coverage (with acknowledgment of manipulation), broadcasters who made good faith efforts to verify content, and content that constitutes satire or parody
Legislative Description
Permits a candidate who was depicted in materially deceptive media in a political communication to seek injunctive or other equitable relief prohibiting the publication of such materially deceptive media unless certain disclosures are provided; establishes an affirmative defense.
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES
6/7/2024