Deepfake Task Force Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (24 May 2022): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 382.
What this bill does
This bill would establish a temporary task force within the Department of Homeland Security, in coordination with the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, to address the threat of "digital content forgeries." These are defined as audio, images, or text manipulated by artificial intelligence or similar technologies with the intent to mislead. The task force would be composed of federal government representatives, as well as experts from universities and private or non-profit organizations.
The task force's main goal would be to develop a plan to reduce the spread and impact of these forged digital materials. This plan would include exploring technologies and standards for verifying the origin and history of digital content (digital content provenance), and recommending policy changes. The task force would be required to submit an interim report within one year of its appointments and a final report with its comprehensive plan within 180 days of the interim report.
The bill has been introduced in the Senate and has been ordered to be reported out of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The task force would be dissolved 90 days after submitting its final report.
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Official summary
Deepfake Task Force Act
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to coordinate with the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy to temporarily establish the National Deepfake Provenance Task Force.
Comprised of federal and nonfederal stakeholders, the task force must address threats posed by digital content forgeries (i.e., digital audio, images, and text fabricated or manipulated using artificial intelligence, machine learning, and other emerging technologies with the intent to mislead). The task force's activities include developing a plan to reduce the proliferation of digital content forgeries.
The task force terminates 90 days after submitting its final report.
Timeline
24 May 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 382.
Common questions
- What does S. 2559 do?
- This bill would establish a temporary task force within the Department of Homeland Security, in coordination with the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, to address the threat of "digital content forgeries." These are defined as audio, images, or text manipulated by artificial intelligence or similar technologies with the intent to mislead. The task force would be composed of federal government representatives, as well as experts from universities and private or non-profit organizations. The task force's main goal would be to develop a plan to reduce the spread and impact of these forged digital materials. This plan would include exploring technologies and standards for verifying the origin and history of digital content (digital content provenance), and recommending policy changes. The task force would be required to submit an interim report within one year of its appointments and a final report with its comprehensive plan within 180 days of the interim report. The bill has been introduced in the Senate and has been ordered to be reported out of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The task force would be dissolved 90 days after submitting its final report.
- Has S. 2559 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 2559. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 2559?
- S. 2559 was sponsored by Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH] (R-OH), with 5 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 2559?
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 382. (24 May 2022).
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