A 6790 — Prohibits The Creation And Dissemination Of Synthetic Media Within Sixty Days Of An Election With Intent To Unduly Influence The Outcome Of An Election
This bill prohibits the creation and dissemination of synthetic media within sixty days of an election with the intent to unduly influence the election outcome. It aims to address the spread of deepfakes and AI-generated content that could mislead voters. The legislation is intended to protect the integrity of elections by curbing disinformation campaigns. The bill was introduced in the 2023-2024 New York State legislative session and is currently referred to the Election Law Committee for review.
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