Bans false information and AI-generated deception in federal elections to protect voters.
This bill would make it illegal to spread false information or use AI to create misleading content about federal elections, especially within 60 days before voting. It aims to protect voters from being tricked or intimidated, ensuring they can cast their ballots without confusion. The Attorney General would also step in to correct false information if local officials don't.
Today, existing laws address voter intimidation, but they don't fully cover modern deceptive practices, especially those using misinformation or artificial intelligence. This bill would explicitly make it illegal to spread materially false information or use generative AI to create such information. This applies within 60 days of a federal election with the intent to stop people from voting. It would also create new criminal penalties and allow individuals to file civil lawsuits against those who engage in these deceptive acts or hinder voting.
HR 4894 · 119th Congress · August 5, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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