West Virginia HB4496 mandates disclosure of AI-generated media to protect consumers.

HB4496 requires any media created or altered using artificial intelligence to include a clear disclosure. This applies to images, videos, audio, text, and other multimedia content. The disclosure must be visible or audible, such as a watermark or a statement at the beginning of the media. The bill defines "materially altered" as any modification that changes meaning, appearance, speech, identity, or context. Exceptions include internal research, minor AI-assisted editing, and private personal use.

West Virginia HB4496 mandates disclosure of AI-generated media to protect consumers.

HB4496 requires any media created or altered using artificial intelligence to include a clear disclosure. This applies to images, videos, audio, text, and other multimedia content. The disclosure must be visible or audible, such as a watermark or a statement at the beginning of the media. The bill defines "materially altered" as any modification that changes meaning, appearance, speech, identity, or context. Exceptions include internal research, minor AI-assisted editing, and private personal use.