Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act

# Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would make it illegal to use artificial intelligence to create deceptive election-related content—such as deepfakes or manipulated audio/video of candidates—without clear disclosure that it's AI-generated. The legislation aims to prevent misleading AI-created materials from influencing voters during elections. If someone violates the law, they could face civil penalties and potential legal action. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily targets political campaigns, advertisers, and individuals who create or distribute election-related AI content.

It would require anyone using AI to generate political content to clearly label it as such, giving voters transparency about what they're viewing. Legitimate uses of AI in political communications wouldn't be prohibited—only deceptive uses without proper disclosure. **Current Status** The bill (HR 5272) was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Julie Johnson (D-Texas) and is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. This is an early stage in the legislative process, and the bill would need to pass committee review, House approval, and Senate approval before becoming law.