March 21, 2024 at 04:24PM
The bipartisan legislation introduced in the House aims to address concerns over deepfake content created by artificial intelligence. It mandates AI developers to mark their content with digital watermarks or metadata to help online platforms identify it. Violators could face civil lawsuits. The bill has garnered support from both tech companies and AI developers, highlighting its potential impact.
It sounds like the meeting focused on the introduction of bipartisan legislation aimed at addressing the rise of deepfakes and other misleading content generated by artificial intelligence. The proposed bill would require AI developers to identify their content with digital watermarks or metadata, and online platforms like TikTok and YouTube would be required to label the content to notify users. Violators of the proposed rule would be subject to civil lawsuits. The bill gained support from Rep. Anna Eshoo and Rep. Neal Dunn, and it complements voluntary commitments by tech companies as well as an executive order on AI signed by President Biden. The legislation is seen as a step forward in addressing the risks posed by AI, with recognition from organizations advocating for greater safeguards and AI developers. The bill is now set to be considered by lawmakers, though it’s unlikely to pass before the 2024 election.