On July 3, Governor Josh Green signed a new law to regulate deepfakes generated by AI used in political campaigns. The law is effective upon approval and is vital in the upcoming August 10 Primary Election.
Hawaii is the 13th state to establish legislation on regulating AI use in the elections.
“This landmark legislation prohibits the distribution of deceptive and fraudulent deepfakes during election periods,” said Hawaii State Representative Trish La Chica.
“While artificial intelligence holds tremendous potential for innovation, the threat posed by manipulated media cannot be underestimated. Deepfakes can distort our perception of reality, harming not just political candidates but any individual targeted by this technology.”
The new law prohibits the reckless distribution of deceptive media generated by AI. Criminal penalties will apply to offenders.
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