HB 6846 — AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND OTHER MEANS TO GENERATE DECEPTIVE SYNTHETIC MEDIA AND AFFECT ELECTIONS.
HB 6846 addresses the use of artificial intelligence and other technologies to generate deceptive synthetic media that could influence elections. The bill aims to prevent the spread of disinformation by regulating the creation and distribution of AI-generated content in political contexts. It includes provisions for penalties and enforcement by the Attorney General. The bill is currently under review in the Connecticut House of Representatives.
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