Florida Grapples with Rise of AI-Generated Political Attack Ads
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Florida lawmakers are concerned about the rise of AI-generated political attack ads that can mimic politicians' voices or create fake images. These ads are seen as threatening the integrity of elections.
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Proposed legislation would require disclaimers on political ads created with AI or allow people to sue for defamation over false AI content. Lawmakers want to study AI use in government.
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Tech companies like Meta and Google now require disclosures on AI-generated political ads on their platforms. But regulating this content faces challenges.
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AI ads have already been used by political groups and candidates to criticize opponents or reach voters. The technology makes it easier to manipulate footage or audio.
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Legal experts say AI political ads raise constitutional questions about free speech that will likely need to be settled in court as the technology advances.