Iowa HF2609 mandates disclosure for synthetic media in campaign materials.

Iowa HF2609 requires published campaign materials containing synthetic media to include a disclosure stating "THIS CONTENT GENERATED USING SYNTHETIC MEDIA." Synthetic media refers to manipulated images, audio, or video that create a realistic but false representation. The disclosure does not limit other legal remedies for synthetic media publication. The Iowa ethics and campaign disclosure board must adopt rules to implement this requirement. Willful violations are punishable by a serious misdemeanor.

Iowa HF2609 mandates disclosure for synthetic media in campaign materials.

Iowa HF2609 requires published campaign materials containing synthetic media to include a disclosure stating "THIS CONTENT GENERATED USING SYNTHETIC MEDIA." Synthetic media refers to manipulated images, audio, or video that create a realistic but false representation. The disclosure does not limit other legal remedies for synthetic media publication. The Iowa ethics and campaign disclosure board must adopt rules to implement this requirement. Willful violations are punishable by a serious misdemeanor.