New York A06491 prohibits creating and disseminating synthetic media within 60 days of an election with intent to influence the outcome; makes it a.

New York A06491 amends the election law by adding a new section that prohibits creating or disseminating synthetic media within 60 days of an election with intent to injure a candidate or unduly influence the election outcome. Synthetic media includes manipulated or artificial images, videos, or audio that convincingly appear real, including those created using AI technologies like deepfakes. Violators face a class E felony charge.

New York A06491 prohibits creating and disseminating synthetic media within 60 days of an election with intent to influence the outcome; makes it a.

New York A06491 amends the election law by adding a new section that prohibits creating or disseminating synthetic media within 60 days of an election with intent to injure a candidate or unduly influence the election outcome. Synthetic media includes manipulated or artificial images, videos, or audio that convincingly appear real, including those created using AI technologies like deepfakes. Violators face a class E felony charge.