New York A08523 mandates that political communications include provenance data for audio, images, and videos, and repeals certain provisions in 2030.

New York A08523, known as the "election content accountability act," requires political communications to include provenance data for all audio, images, and videos. This data must disclose the origin, any modifications, and use of generative artificial intelligence. The bill also mandates that campaigns for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, or comptroller apply this data starting from the 2030 election cycle. The provisions will be repealed on December 31, 2030.

New York A08523 mandates that political communications include provenance data for audio, images, and videos, and repeals certain provisions in 2030.

New York A08523, known as the "election content accountability act," requires political communications to include provenance data for all audio, images, and videos. This data must disclose the origin, any modifications, and use of generative artificial intelligence. The bill also mandates that campaigns for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, or comptroller apply this data starting from the 2030 election cycle. The provisions will be repealed on December 31, 2030.