Deep Fake Detection Prize Competition Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (19 Dec 2019): Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
What this bill does
H.R. 5532, the Deep Fake Detection Prize Competition Act, would direct the National Science Foundation (NSF) to establish prize competitions. These competitions would aim to encourage the development of technology capable of detecting "deepfake" audio, images, and video. The NSF Director would be authorized to hold these competitions to incentivize research in this area, and could consider holding them repeatedly to keep pace with evolving technology.
The bill affects researchers and developers who might participate in these competitions. It also broadly impacts the public, as advancements in deepfake detection technology could help address concerns related to the spread of false information and potential national security issues. The bill emphasizes that prize competitions have a history of stimulating innovation and providing value to the public.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in December 2019 and referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. As of its introduction, its status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet advanced through the legislative process.
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Official summary
Deep Fake Detection Prize Competition Act
This bill directs the National Science Foundation to carry out prize competitions to incentivize research into technology that advances detection of deepfake audio, images, and video.
Timeline
19 Dec 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 5532 do?
- H.R. 5532, the Deep Fake Detection Prize Competition Act, would direct the National Science Foundation (NSF) to establish prize competitions. These competitions would aim to encourage the development of technology capable of detecting "deepfake" audio, images, and video. The NSF Director would be authorized to hold these competitions to incentivize research in this area, and could consider holding them repeatedly to keep pace with evolving technology. The bill affects researchers and developers who might participate in these competitions. It also broadly impacts the public, as advancements in deepfake detection technology could help address concerns related to the spread of false information and potential national security issues. The bill emphasizes that prize competitions have a history of stimulating innovation and providing value to the public. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in December 2019 and referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. As of its introduction, its status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet advanced through the legislative process.
- Has H.R. 5532 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 5532. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 5532?
- H.R. 5532 was sponsored by Rep. Wexton, Jennifer [D-VA-10] (D-VA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 5532?
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. (19 Dec 2019).
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