18 Sep Wyoming Lawmakers Take Aim At ‘Deep Fake’ Artificial Intelligence Applications
Wyoming’s legislature examines AI regulation, considering three bills. One draft bill provides civil prosecution for “synthetic media” creators, allowing subjects or those misled by such media to sue for distribution restraint or damages. The bill also criminalizes unlawful distribution of misleading synthetic media. Synthetic media, or “deep fakes,” are algorithm-generated video or voice recordings mimicking real events. Guilty parties could face six months jail time and a $750 fine. Concerns arose over the term “misled,” potentially extending to large viewer numbers, and comparisons were made to slander and libel laws. Distinctions were drawn between intent to mislead and free speech, with potential exceptions for disclosed fake media. The committee also discussed a draft bill requiring AI machine users to register with the state, and ongoing issues of online crime victimization. Discussions continue in November.
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