This bill proposes the creation of a new section in chapter 16.1-10 of the North Dakota Century Code that mandates the disclosure of artificial intelligence (AI) usage in political communications. Specifically, any political content that utilizes AI to create images, videos, audio, or text that impersonates a human must include a disclaimer stating, "THIS CONTENT GENERATED BY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE." The bill aims to ensure transparency in political advertising and communications, particularly in the context of supporting or opposing candidates, political committees, or measures.
Additionally, the bill outlines exceptions to this requirement, clarifying that content generated solely for text generation, grammar correction, or stylistic editing without creating a new human likeness or voice is not subject to the disclosure requirement. It also provides a definition of "artificial intelligence," distinguishing between systems that create human-like content and those that assist with language-related tasks without generating such likeness. This legislation seeks to address the growing influence of AI in political discourse while protecting the integrity of information shared with the public.