Felony for AI Election Deepfakes Bill Heads to Michigan Senate

AI-created deepfakes could land unscrupulous Michiganders in prison in the coming months under legislation approved Wednesday by the state House of Representatives.

The prospective laws—a set of five—would create a new felony offense for circulating “materially deceptive media” to sway an election along with disclosure requirements for any use of artificial intelligence.

Violators in the key swing state—which could determine control of the White House and US House next year—could face a felony conviction and years in prison for violating prospective restrictions if they become law.

“It will be a huge step in keeping misinformation away from voters,” said Michigan ...