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AI Summary
HB 813 requires AI-generated products to have a watermark and mandates disclosure when AI systems mimic human behavior.
Business Impact
If you use AI for product creation, you must watermark products and disclose AI interactions.
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Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
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What This Means
Ohio's HB 813 proposes new sections (1349.12 to 1349.16) in the Revised Code to ensure AI-generated products are watermarked and AI systems disclose when mimicking human behavior.
Key Provisions
- AI-generated products must have a watermark.
- Disclosure required when AI systems mimic human behavior.
Latest Legislative Action
Referred to committee
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 10)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Christine Cockley | Primary |
| Joseph A. Miller, III | Primary |
| Beryl Piccolantonio | Cosponsor |
| C. Allison Russo | Cosponsor |
| Crystal Lett | Cosponsor |
Compliance Checklist
Add watermarks to all AI-generated products
Who: Businesses producing AI-generated content
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance not specified.
Who: Businesses producing AI-generated content
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance not specified.
Disclose use of AI systems acting as humans
Who: Businesses utilizing AI systems in human-like roles
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance not specified.
Who: Businesses utilizing AI systems in human-like roles
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance not specified.
Full Legal Analysis
HB 813, introduced in Ohio, aims to enact sections 1349.12 through 1349.16 of the Revised Code. The bill mandates that AI-generated products must include a watermark to identify them as such. Additionally, the bill requires disclosure when AI systems mimic human behavior.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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