Texas SB228 prohibits the use of political ads manipulated by generative AI, creating a criminal offense.

SB228 amends the Texas Election Code to prohibit the use of political advertising that includes images, audio recordings, or video recordings of officeholders or candidates manipulated by generative artificial intelligence technology. Such manipulation must create a realistic but false or inaccurate depiction that misleads the public about the individual's appearance, speech, or conduct. Violators face a Class B misdemeanor charge. The law applies only to political advertising published, distributed, or broadcast after the act's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas SB228 prohibits the use of political ads manipulated by generative AI, creating a criminal offense.

SB228 amends the Texas Election Code to prohibit the use of political advertising that includes images, audio recordings, or video recordings of officeholders or candidates manipulated by generative artificial intelligence technology. Such manipulation must create a realistic but false or inaccurate depiction that misleads the public about the individual's appearance, speech, or conduct. Violators face a Class B misdemeanor charge. The law applies only to political advertising published, distributed, or broadcast after the act's effective date of September 1, 2025.