ND HB1167: Artificial intelligence disclosure statements.

In one paragraph

North Dakota requires a disclaimer on political content made with AI to impersonate a person. Any communication or advertising for a political purpose (supporting or opposing a candidate, political committee or party, or an initiated or referred measure or petition) that contains images, graphics, video, audio, text or other digital content created in whole or in part with AI to visually or audibly impersonate a human must prominently state: 'THIS CONTENT GENERATED BY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.' AI used only for text generation, grammar, spelling or editing that creates no new impersonation is exempt. Signed April 10, 2025; effective August 1, 2025.

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What it means for business

If you make political ads or communications in North Dakota with AI content that impersonates a person's image or voice, prominently add 'THIS CONTENT GENERATED BY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.'

Key provisions

1. 1New section in N.D. Century Code chapter 16.1-10 (corrupt practices, in the elections title)
2. 2Covers any action for a political purpose, including communications and political advertising for or against a candidate, political committee or party, or for or against initiated or referred measures or petitions
3. 3Content created in whole or in part with AI to visually or audibly impersonate a human must prominently carry the disclaimer 'THIS CONTENT GENERATED BY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.'
4. 4Exempt: AI used only for text generation, grammar correction, spelling checks, stylistic editing or enhancing existing content without creating a new impersonation of a person's likeness or voice
5. 5AI: a machine-based system that creates images, graphics, video, audio, text and other digital content from human-defined objectives or data patterns; rule-based grammar and spelling tools are excluded
6. 6Passed the House 93-0 and the Senate 46-0 (House concurred 90-0); signed April 10, 2025, filed April 11; effective August 1, 2025

Latest legislative action

Apr 11, 2025. Signed by Governor 04/10; filed with Secretary of State 04/11

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