Ricketts proposes bill to watermark AI content for transparency

U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts introducing bill to require watermarks on AI-generated content
Ricketts says consumers deserve transparency on whether content is real or AI
Bill aims to help people identify AI-generated misinformation
Ricketts denies bill will stifle innovation, says it's just for transparency
Ricketts spoke with KETV about competitiveness concerns over the bill

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