AI Election Deepfake Measure at Risk in NY Budget Negotiations

A proposed curb on AI-made deepfakes might not make it into New York’s final spending plan ahead of a Thursday deadline to settle remaining budget issues, with Albany leaders still facing thorny questions about housing and health care.

The language (Part MM), backed by Gov. Kathy Hochul (D), would make campaigns disclose the use of artificial intelligence in campaign materials within 60 days of an election, similar to laws in other states like Michigan. Lawmakers argue the issue is too complicated to address in budget negotiations and should be considered as a standalone measure, though that could be ...