Contact Congress about S. 1213: Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act

People could not knowingly use certain fake AI media of federal candidates in campaign or fundraising activity. Candidates could go to court to stop it and ask for damages. News outlets with clear warnings, plus satire and parody, would still be allowed.

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Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

Latest action on S. 1213: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects federal candidates, political campaigns, political committees, media outlets, online publishers, and anyone making or sharing AI election content about federal races. Federal candidates could use the law to sue over deceptive AI media that uses their voice or likeness. Campaigns and outside groups would face legal risk if they knowingly share this kind of content in ads, election messaging, or fundraising. News organizations and online publications could still show the material, but they would need clear warnings. Voters could also be affected if the law changes how much fake AI election content they see.

Why this matters: Realistic fake AI media can spread fast and confuse voters before they know it is false. This bill tries to give federal candidates a way to fight back and to set a clear legal line against the most deceptive uses of AI in campaigns and fundraising. It also tries to leave room for news reporting, commentary, satire, and parody. How much it changes real-world election content would depend on how courts read the law, how quickly candidates sue, and how campaigns, media outlets, and other groups respond.

Key provisions in S. 1213

• Adds a new Section 325 to the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971. That new section deals with AI-made audio and visual media.
• Covers only content about candidates for federal office. It applies only when the content is used in federal election activity, such as trying to sway voters or raise money.
• Uses a reasonable person test to decide if the AI-made content is misleading in a serious way.
• Bans only knowing distribution. The person sharing it must know the content is AI-made and misleading.
• Exempts real news broadcasts and news publications if they clearly warn that the content may be fake or does not accurately show the candidate's words or actions.

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What is S. 1213?

People could not knowingly use certain fake AI media of federal candidates in campaign or fundraising activity. Candidates could go to court to stop it and ask for damages. News outlets with clear warnings, plus satire and parody, would still be allowed.

How do I support or oppose S. 1213?

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Who should I contact about S. 1213?

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