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Military Digital Content Security: Verifying Official Media to Combat Deepfakes.

This law aims to boost public trust in military information by fighting digital content forgery, such as deepfakes. It mandates training for military personnel and establishes a pilot program to test technologies that verify the origin and history of official Department of Defense photos and videos. This ensures citizens can rely more heavily on the authenticity of visual information released by the military, which is vital for information security.
Key points
The Department of Defense must train staff on recognizing and preventing digital content forgery (deepfakes) in military media.
A pilot program will run until 2027 to test technical standards for verifying the provenance (origin history) of official military photos and videos.
The goal is to protect military missions from disinformation and increase the credibility of publicly released information.
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Print number: 118_S_3504
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Process start date: 2023-12-13
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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_3504.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-12-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Department of Defense must train staff on recognizing and preventing digital content forgery (deepfakes) in military media.
  • A pilot program will run until 2027 to test technical standards for verifying the provenance (origin history) of official military photos and videos.
  • The goal is to protect military missions from disinformation and increase the credibility of publicly released information.
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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