Use of Deep Fake Technology to Influence an Election

DE Election Deep Fake Law
active

Makes it a crime to knowingly distribute an AI-generated or digitally manipulated deep fake of a candidate or party within 90 days before an election without the depicted person's consent, unless the media carries a prescribed disclosure that it was altered or artificially generated.

Jurisdiction

Delaware

Jurisdiction Type

state

Country

United States

Effective Date

10/9/2024

Enforcing Authority

Criminal prosecution by the State; depicted candidates may sue in the Court of Chancery (5145(f)-(g))

Fines Under This Regulation

0

Total Fine Amount (USD)

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