Prohibits distributing AI-generated deepfakes about candidates close to elections without disclosures. Requires clear notifications in such communications. Allows candidates to seek legal remedies for unauthorized deepfakes. Effective July 1, 2024, with enforcement by the Secretary of State.
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This is a binding state statute enacted by the Colorado General Assembly with mandatory requirements, civil penalties, enforcement mechanisms through the Secretary of State, and private rights of action for candidates.
The document primarily addresses risks related to malicious actors (4.1, 4.3) and misinformation (3.1, 3.2), with specific focus on deepfakes used for disinformation and fraud in electoral contexts. It also touches on human-computer interaction risks (5.1) regarding overreliance on AI-generated content authenticity.
The document primarily governs the Information sector (broadcasting, telecommunications, internet services, publishing) and aspects of Professional and Technical Services (political consulting, campaign services). It also touches on Public Administration through its regulation of electoral communications.
The document primarily addresses the Deploy and Operate and Monitor stages of the AI lifecycle, focusing on the distribution and use of AI-generated deepfakes in electoral communications. It does not substantively cover earlier stages like planning, data collection, or model building.
The document explicitly defines and regulates generative AI systems and AI-generated content, specifically deepfakes. It does not distinguish between frontier AI, general purpose AI, or task-specific AI, nor does it reference compute thresholds or open-weight models. The focus is on generative AI capabilities for creating image, video, audio, and multimedia content.
Colorado General Assembly
The document is a state legislative bill enacted by the Colorado General Assembly, which is the state legislative body proposing and enacting this governance measure.
Secretary of State of Colorado; hearing officers appointed by the Secretary of State; district courts
The Secretary of State has primary enforcement authority through administrative complaint processes and rulemaking. Hearing officers impose civil penalties. District courts provide injunctive relief through private actions by candidates.
Secretary of State (Office of the Secretary of State); candidates for elective office; any person who may file complaints
The Secretary of State's office monitors compliance through its complaint review process. Candidates themselves serve as monitors by having the right to file complaints and civil actions. Any person can file complaints alleging violations.
Any person who distributes, disseminates, publishes, broadcasts, transmits, or displays communications containing deepfakes about candidates; radio and television broadcasting stations; internet websites; newspapers and periodicals; streaming services; providers of generative AI technology
The law targets any person who distributes deepfake communications about candidates, with specific provisions addressing broadcasters, publishers, and technology providers. The broad definition of 'person' encompasses individuals and organizations that create or distribute AI-generated content.
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