Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act

Summary

Prohibits knowingly distributing materially deceptive AI-generated audio or visual media that depicts a candidate for Federal office when the distributor intends to influence an election or solicit funds. It creates a private civil right to seek injunctive and equitable relief and monetary damages (including attorney’s fees) under a clear-and-convincing evidence standard, treats violations as defamation per se for related suits, and preserves exceptions for journalistic, parody, and similar uses.

• Prohibits knowingly distributing materially deceptive AI-generated audio or video of a candidate for Federal office when intended to influence an election or solicit funds.
• Creates a private civil right to seek injunctive relief and monetary damages, including attorney’s fees.
• Plaintiffs must meet a clear-and-convincing evidence standard to prove violations.
• Violations are treated as defamation per se for related defamation suits.
• Explicit exceptions cover journalism, parody, and similar uses.
• Applies to persons, political committees, and other entities that distribute such content.
• Focuses on intent (to influence an election or solicit funds) and on material deception, not all AI-generated media.
• Includes a severability clause to preserve the remainder of the law if part is struck down.