Deceptive and Fraudulent Synthetic Media in Elections

RI Election Deepfake Law
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Bars campaigns, PACs and independent spenders from distributing, within 90 days of an election, AI-manipulated images, audio or video of a person that they know or should know are deceptive and fraudulent, unless the media carries a clear disclosure that it was manipulated or generated by artificial intelligence.

Jurisdiction

Rhode Island

Jurisdiction Type

state

Country

United States

Effective Date

7/2/2025

Enforcing Authority

Courts via actions by depicted candidates

Fines Under This Regulation

0

Total Fine Amount (USD)

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