New York AIDPA (AI deepfake political media must be disclosed)
New York Artificial Intelligence Deceptive Practices Act — Disclosure for Deceptive Political Media (Election Law 14-106)
New York · N.Y. Election Law 14-106; L. 2024, ch. 58, pt. MM
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- April 20, 2024
- Applies to
- Any person, campaign, committee, or organization that distributes or publishes political communications containing materially deceptive media with actual knowledge of its deceptive nature.
- Enforced by
- New York courts (via private suit by a depicted candidate).
If someone knowingly puts out a political ad or message that contains AI-generated or otherwise materially deceptive media (such as a deepfake of a candidate), they must include a clear disclaimer saying the content has been manipulated. A candidate harmed by an undisclosed deepfake can ask a court to stop it.
Who is protected: Candidates depicted in materially deceptive media and the voting public.
Legal detail
Enacted as the Artificial Intelligence Deceptive Practices Act via Part MM of Chapter 58 of the Laws of 2024. Amends N.Y. Election Law 14-106 to require any person who, with actual knowledge, distributes or publishes a political communication containing materially deceptive media to include a conspicuous disclosure that the media has been manipulated, with carve-outs for satire, parody, and bona fide news.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | New York |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Strength | Limited |
| Enacted | April 20, 2024 |
| Citation | N.Y. Election Law 14-106; L. 2024, ch. 58, pt. MM |
| Private right of action | Yes, individuals can sue |
| Penalties | Injunctive relief; a depicted candidate may seek to enjoin distribution and recover reasonable court costs and attorneys' fees. |
| Topics | deepfakes · election deepfakes |
| Statute | New York Election Law 14-106 — Political communication |
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