Michigan House of Representatives Passes Bill to Prevent AI-Generated Content in Election Communications

Summary
On November 1, 2023, the Michigan House of Representatives passed HB 5141, a bill that prevents AI-generated content in election communications. The legislation requires a disclaimer on political advertisements that were created using AI. The legislation would also ban AI deepfakes in election communications unless a clear disclaimer is included.
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