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Digital Defense: Verifying Authenticity of Military Media to Combat Deepfakes.

This law requires the Department of Defense (DoD) to implement training and a pilot program to ensure that official photos and videos released by the military are authentic and have not been digitally forged (e.g., using deepfake technology). The goal is to protect the public from misinformation and increase trust in official military communications. Citizens gain greater certainty regarding the reliability of official military statements in the digital age of forgery.
Key points
Mandatory training for military personnel on recognizing and preventing digital content forgery and deepfakes.
Launching a pilot program to verify the origin and history (provenance) of official military photos and videos before public release.
Enhancing the credibility and security of public information shared by the Department of Defense using open technical standards.
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Print number: 118_S_2222
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Process start date: 2023-07-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Digital Defense Content Provenance Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2222.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-07-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandatory training for military personnel on recognizing and preventing digital content forgery and deepfakes.
  • Launching a pilot program to verify the origin and history (provenance) of official military photos and videos before public release.
  • Enhancing the credibility and security of public information shared by the Department of Defense using open technical standards.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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Security Informatization Media and Culture