Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (14 May 2024): Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
What this bill does
H.R. 8384, the "Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act," aims to prohibit the distribution of AI-generated audio or visual media that is materially deceptive and relates to candidates for federal office. This bill defines deceptive AI-generated media as content created by artificial intelligence that appears authentic but would cause a reasonable person to have a fundamentally different understanding of a candidate's appearance, speech, or conduct than they would have from the unaltered version. The prohibition would apply to media distributed with the intent to influence an election or solicit funds.
The bill would affect candidates for federal office, political committees, and other entities involved in distributing campaign-related media. It includes exceptions for certain entities, such as broadcasters or publications that clearly acknowledge questions about the authenticity of the media, and for satire or parody. Covered individuals could pursue civil action for injunctive relief or damages if their likeness or speech is used in deceptive AI-generated media distributed in violation of the act.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on May 14, 2024, and referred to the Committee on House Administration. As it has just been introduced, it has not yet been voted on by the House or the Senate. If it were to pass the House, it would then proceed to the Senate for consideration.
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Timeline
14 May 2024
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 8384 do?
- H.R. 8384, the "Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act," aims to prohibit the distribution of AI-generated audio or visual media that is materially deceptive and relates to candidates for federal office. This bill defines deceptive AI-generated media as content created by artificial intelligence that appears authentic but would cause a reasonable person to have a fundamentally different understanding of a candidate's appearance, speech, or conduct than they would have from the unaltered version. The prohibition would apply to media distributed with the intent to influence an election or solicit funds. The bill would affect candidates for federal office, political committees, and other entities involved in distributing campaign-related media. It includes exceptions for certain entities, such as broadcasters or publications that clearly acknowledge questions about the authenticity of the media, and for satire or parody. Covered individuals could pursue civil action for injunctive relief or damages if their likeness or speech is used in deceptive AI-generated media distributed in violation of the act. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on May 14, 2024, and referred to the Committee on House Administration. As it has just been introduced, it has not yet been voted on by the House or the Senate. If it were to pass the House, it would then proceed to the Senate for consideration.
- Has H.R. 8384 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 8384. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 8384?
- H.R. 8384 was sponsored by Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6] (D-WA), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 8384?
- Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (14 May 2024).
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