NH HB1710: Relative to civil actions regarding the prohibited use of synthetic media. Verified

House Bill 1710, introduced in New Hampshire, creates a civil cause of action for the distribution of misleading synthetic media. According to Section 507:8-j, 'synthetic media' is defined as any media form created or modified using artificial intelligence algorithms. The bill outlines that a person engages in the distribution of misleading synthetic media if they distribute or make publicly available such media without the consent of the identifiable person, without a conspicuous notice identifying it as synthetic, and with the intent to mislead others about the acts of the identifiable person. Remedies for those misled or depicted include equitable relief, actual damages, costs and fees, and exemplary damages of at least $1,000 per plaintiff. The Attorney General or county attorneys may enforce these provisions, and additional actions are allowed if the distribution occurs within 90 days of an election with intent to influence the result. Furthermore, Section 14-c mandates disclosures for political communications involving synthetic media, requiring a statement that the communication was created with AI assistance. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2024.