A 6491 — Prohibits The Creation And Dissemination Of Synthetic Media Within Sixty Days Of An Election With Intent To Unduly Influence The Outcome Of An Election
A 6491 is a New York state bill that prohibits the creation and dissemination of synthetic media within sixty days of an election with the intent to unduly influence the election outcome. The bill was introduced in the 2025-2026 legislative session and referred to the Election Law Committee. It aims to address the use of deepfakes and other synthetic media to spread disinformation during election periods.
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