In one paragraph
Indiana's SB 7 (2024) would have barred disseminating 'fabricated media' made with generative AI, or contracting to do so, fewer than 90 days before an election to injure a candidate or influence the outcome, when the person knows or reasonably should know it is fabricated, the depicted person did not consent (for altered recordings and imitations of real people), and it lacks the disclaimer 'Elements of this media have been digitally altered or artificially generated.' A knowing and intentional violation would be a Class B misdemeanor, with enhancements. Referred to committee January 8, 2024; it did not pass.
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What it means for business
None: the bill did not pass and never became law. Had it passed, creators and distributors of AI election media would have needed the disclaimer or consent within 90 days of an election.
Key provisions
- New IC 3-14-1-18 defines fabricated media made with generative AI or a generative adversarial network: altered recordings and lifelike imitations of real people made without consent, and depictions of artificial persons
- Dissemination (or contracting to disseminate) barred when all apply: the person knows or reasonably should know it is fabricated, no consent (altered recordings and imitations), fewer than 90 days before an election, purpose to injure a candidate or influence an election, and no compliant disclaimer
- A knowing and intentional violation is a Class B misdemeanor; Class A misdemeanor if the person intends to cause violence or bodily harm; Level 5 felony with a prior unrelated conviction under the section within five years
- The attorney general, a prosecuting or city attorney, the depicted individual, or an injured or likely injured candidate could sue to enjoin a violation, with expedited hearings
- Disclaimer format rules for print, audio (beginning, end and every two minutes) and video (continuous)
- Referred to Corrections and Criminal Law January 8, 2024; last recorded action January 25, 2024 (coauthor added); not passed before the 2024 session ended
Latest legislative action
Jan 25, 2024. Senator Ford J.D. added as coauthor
Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| J.D. Ford D | Sponsor | SD-029 |
| Scott Baldwin R | Sponsor | SD-020 |
| Spencer Deery R | Sponsor | SD-023 |
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