Election Security: Banning False AI Media and Verifying Voter Rolls.
This Act aims to enhance election security by prohibiting the distribution of false, AI-generated content related to voting procedures or voter eligibility. Additionally, it establishes stricter rules for removing names from official voter lists, requiring verification using trusted governmental data sources, thereby protecting citizens from unwarranted disenfranchisement.
Key points
Prohibits the knowing distribution of false AI-generated election media intended to impede voting or harass election officials.
Restricts the removal of names from official voter lists: removals must be based on verified source information from governmental entities, approved by the Attorney General.
Mandates specific qualifying data sets (e.g., full Social Security number or driver's license number) for voter identity verification to ensure list accuracy.
Exemptions apply to news broadcasts and publications, provided they clearly acknowledge that the false AI-generated content is untrue.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_4714
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Process start date: 2024-07-11