HB 872 — Election Law – Campaign Materials – Disclosure Of Use Of Synthetic Media
HB 872 is a Maryland state bill introduced in the 2024 legislative session that requires the disclosure of synthetic media used in campaign materials. The bill aims to address the use of deepfakes and AI-generated content in political advertising by mandating transparency for voters. It is currently under review, with a hearing scheduled for February 27, 2024.
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