Bill · S. 1213· Senate(119-S-1213)
Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act
- Introduced
- 3/31/2025
- Last activity
- 3/31/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
- Sponsored by
- Amy Klobuchar
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act" seeks to prohibit the distribution of materially deceptive AI-generated audio or visual media. This applies to content that uses artificial intelligence to create an appearance of authenticity that would fundamentally mislead a reasonable person. The prohibition targets content used during Federal election activities to influence elections or solicit funds. The act specifically focuses on media relating to candidates for Federal office. It also establishes pathways for civil actions and relief for those affected.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this make elections run better?+6
The bill protects the integrity of federal elections by prohibiting deceptive AI-generated media.
Does this put more rules on large technology companies?+5
The bill regulates the use of AI technology in political communications.
Does this give the federal government more power?+4
The act amends the Federal Election Campaign Act to expand federal oversight of AI media.
The opposite
Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?-3
The prohibition on deceptive media could restrict certain forms of political expression.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Candidates' Likenesses: A candidate for Federal office can seek injunctive relief to stop the distribution of deceptive media that uses their voice or likeness (Section 2, subsection a, paragraph d, subparagraph 1).
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Financial Recourse for Candidates: Candidates can bring civil actions for general or special damages against entities that distribute deceptive AI-s-generated media (Section 2, subsection a, paragraph d, subparagraph 2).
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Prevention of Misleading Information: The bill prevents the distribution of media that would cause a reasonable person to have a fundamentally different understanding of a candidate's speech or conduct (Section 2, subsection a, paragraph 2, subparagraph B).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Burden of Proof on Plaintiffs: In any civil action alleging a violation, the person bringing the suit must prove the violation through clear and convincing evidence (Section 2, subsection a, paragraph d, subparagraph 3).
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Legal Costs: While the court may award attorney's fees to a prevailing party, litigation involves the potential for seeking damages and costs (Section 2, subsection a, paragraph d, subparagraph 2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Electoral Process+6Increases Federal Power+4Improves Campaign Finance Reform+3Improves Freedom Of Speech-3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Big Tech Regulation+5
- 3/31/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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