HB 4496 — To Force Any Media/Internet Creator Providing Artificial Intelligence Created Videos To Have An Identifying Marker That Allows Viewers To Know That The Video Is Not Real
HB 4496 requires media or internet creators who provide artificial intelligence-generated videos to include an identifying marker to inform viewers that the content is not real. The bill aims to address the spread of synthetic media and enhance transparency around AI-generated content. It falls under the jurisdiction of West Virginia and is currently in the legislative process. The bill is categorized under consumer protection and crime subjects.
Linked Incidents
2Incidents this policy has been directly linked to
Political campaigner exposed to deepfake misinformation during election campaign leading to increased awareness of digital disinformation tactics
South Florida man arrested after posting AI-generated deepfake video of deputy’s patrol car being broken into in Puerto Rico
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Retired Toronto banker Michael Mallinson falsely identified as Charlie Kirk's assassin in viral social media posts
Journalist Helen Brown's photo stolen and placed on Kremlin-linked fake news site to lend credibility to Ukraine disinformation
Pet care company targeted by AI-generated fake review bombing campaign on Google
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