Iowa SF2166 mandates disclosure for electioneering communications containing synthetic media and sets penalties for violations.

Iowa SF2166 requires that any electioneering communication containing synthetic media must include a disclosure stating that the content has been manipulated or generated by artificial intelligence and does not depict real events. The bill defines synthetic media as content that is materially deceptive and created or altered using artificial intelligence. Exemptions include bona fide news reporting with a statement questioning the content's authenticity, and platforms that provide tools for users to label AI-generated content.

Iowa SF2166 mandates disclosure for electioneering communications containing synthetic media and sets penalties for violations.

Iowa SF2166 requires that any electioneering communication containing synthetic media must include a disclosure stating that the content has been manipulated or generated by artificial intelligence and does not depict real events. The bill defines synthetic media as content that is materially deceptive and created or altered using artificial intelligence. Exemptions include bona fide news reporting with a statement questioning the content's authenticity, and platforms that provide tools for users to label AI-generated content.