HI HB1734: Relating To Artificial Intelligence.

In one paragraph

Hawaii's HB 1734 (2024) would have required campaign advertisements containing an image, video or audio created wholly or partly with generative AI to include a clear and conspicuous disclosure, with format rules by media type (printed box for images, at least three seconds for audio, at least four seconds for video). Violators would face a fine under HRS 11-410. It was referred to JHA and FIN on January 24, 2024 and died when the 2024 session ended.

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What it means for business

None: the bill did not pass. It would have required candidates and committees to disclose generative AI in campaign ads, with fines for violations.

Key provisions

1. 1New HRS chapter 11 section: ads containing an image, video or audio created wholly or partly with generative AI must include a statement disclosing the use
2. 2Still images or text: font not smaller than most ad text, in a printed box, with reasonable color contrast
3. 3Audio: clearly audible statement at beginning or end lasting at least three seconds
4. 4Video: written statement at beginning or end for at least four seconds, plus audible statement unless the ad has no other audio
5. 5Violators subject to a fine under HRS 11-410 (amount not stated in the bill); the commission would adopt rules under chapter 91
6. 6Generative AI means technology creating an image, video or audio of an actual person, place or thing that a reasonable third party would likely perceive as real
7. 7Would have taken effect July 1, 2024; never heard after referral

Latest legislative action

Jan 24, 2024. Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1

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