Rhode Island H5872/S0816 — Political Synthetic Media Disclosure (2025)
Rhode Island H5872 and companion S0816 require political campaigns and advocacy groups to clearly label AI-generated content in political communications and advertisements. Mandates disclosure when synthetic media is used to depict candidates or public figures. Enacted 2025 as part of Rhode Island's election integrity package.
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