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HB358

Deepfakes: Liability; Elections Reviewed

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AI Summary

HB358 addresses the use of deepfakes in electioneering communications in Alaska and includes provisions related to defamation claims based on deepfakes. Specific definitions and criteria for 'deepfakes' and 'electioneering communications' are included.

Business Impact

If you use AI for election ads, ensure compliance with HB358 to avoid defamation claims.

State
Alaska
Bill Number
HB358
Status
In Committee
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Narrow/Targeted
Last Action
May 13, 2024
Last Verified
Apr 21, 2026
Data Updated
Apr 21, 2026
What do these statuses mean?
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

Affected Industries

Media Consumer Protection Technology Media and Communications Political Campaigns

Topics

What This Means

HB358 focuses on the use of deepfakes in electioneering communications. It is significant for political campaigns and media entities, and includes provisions for defamation claims. The bill defines 'deepfakes' and 'electioneering communications' to clarify its scope.

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

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Roll Call Votes

38 Yea 2 Nay Passed ✓
1 Yea 38 Nay
16 Yea 24 Nay
1 Yea 37 Nay
1 Yea 36 Nay

Compliance Checklist

Ensure all election-related communications are free from misleading deepfake content.
Who: Political candidates and campaign organizations
Penalty: Potential legal action for defamation.

Related & Companion Bills

Alaska HB 358 — An Act relating to defamation claims based on the use of de…

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