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Digital Content Protection: Transparency and Fight Against Deepfakes

This act aims to increase transparency online, especially regarding content created or altered by artificial intelligence. It mandates the labeling of such content, helping citizens distinguish real information from fake, thereby protecting them from misinformation and unfair competition.
Key points
AI tool creators must enable labeling of AI-generated or modified content, making deepfakes easier to identify.
Online platforms will be prohibited from removing or altering content origin information, enhancing the credibility of online materials.
Using others' content to train AI without owner consent will be forbidden, protecting creators' rights and works.
The government will conduct public education campaigns to help citizens recognize AI-generated content and deepfakes.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1396
Sponsor: Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]
Process start date: 2025-04-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Content Origin Protection and Integrity from Edited and Deepfaked Media Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_1396.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-04-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • AI tool creators must enable labeling of AI-generated or modified content, making deepfakes easier to identify.
  • Online platforms will be prohibited from removing or altering content origin information, enhancing the credibility of online materials.
  • Using others' content to train AI without owner consent will be forbidden, protecting creators' rights and works.
  • The government will conduct public education campaigns to help citizens recognize AI-generated content and deepfakes.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA].

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 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Media and Culture Courts and Law Informatization