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Relating to the crime of corrupt political advertising; regulating the use; of generative artificial intelligence; requiring disclosure that an image or speech has been manipulated ; making it a crime to create false representations of candidates in campaign media or of state officials; providing that liability shall rest solely with the advertiser and not with any broadcaster or media platform.
This bill criminalizes false representations in political advertising using generative AI and mandates disclosure of manipulated images or speech.
If you use generative AI in political advertising in Kansas, you must disclose manipulated content or face criminal penalties.
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What This Means
HB2559 addresses the intersection of generative artificial intelligence and political advertising by making it a crime to create false representations of candidates. It mandates that advertisers disclose when images or speech have been manipulated. This legislation places liability solely on the advertiser, shielding media platforms from legal repercussions.
Key Provisions
- Criminalizes false representations of candidates in campaign media.
- Requires disclosure of manipulated images or speech.
- Liability rests solely with the advertiser, not media platforms.
Latest Legislative Action
House Stricken from Calendar by Rule 1507
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Committee on Taxation | Primary |
| Miller,V. | Primary |
| Proctor | Primary |
| Committee on Agriculture | Original Sponsor |
| Committee on Elections | Original Sponsor |
| Committee on Veterans and Military | Original Sponsor |
Amendments (1)
Compliance Checklist
Who: Advertisers using generative AI.
Penalty: Criminal penalties for non-compliance.
Who: Advertisers.
Penalty: Criminal penalties for creating false representations.
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