Tracker Detail
AI Transparency in Elections Act of 2024 - S.3875
Name | Type | Government | Date Initiated | Status | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AI Transparency in Elections Act of 2024 - S.3875 | Legislation | United States | Mar 6, 2024 | Passed the Senate Committee for Rules and Administration | May 15, 2024 |
Summary
The bipartisan bill, co-sponsored by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 by requiring disclaimers on political advertisements with images, audio, or video that are substantially generated by artificial intelligence (AI). The Act excludes disclaimers for minor alterations like color editing, cropping, resizing, and more. It also empowers the FEC to quickly address violations. Penalties are capped at $50,000 per covered communication.
Updates
May 15, 2024. The bill passed the Senate Committee for Rules and Administration and was placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders.
