HB 525 — Election Law - Influencing A Voter By Dissemination Of A Deepfake - Prohibition
HB 525 proposes to prohibit the dissemination of deepfakes intended to influence voters during elections. The bill aims to address the misuse of synthetic media in political contexts, specifically targeting election disinformation. It is part of Maryland's legislative efforts to combat digital harms related to AI-generated content in electoral processes.
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