This bill amends provisions related to libel and slander to address artificial intelligence and digitally manipulated content.
This bill:
- defines terms;
- clarifies that defamation law applies to content created through artificial intelligence or other technological means;
- requires notice to a publisher before filing a defamation action based on digitally created content;
- limits recovery to actual damages if the publisher removes the content within 10 days after receiving notice;
- establishes an exclusive property right in an individual's personal identity;
- expands the definition of abuse of personal identity to include unauthorized distribution and trafficking in identity-replication tools;
- provides exemptions for certain uses of personal identity; and
- makes technical and conforming changes.