Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act

This bill prohibits the distribution of materially deceptive AI-generated audio or visual media related to candidates for federal office or federal election activities, with the intent to influence an election or solicit funds. It amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to add new enforcement provisions.

Sec. 2, Prohibition on distribution of deceptive AI media before election: This section defines key terms, including 'covered individual' (a federal candidate) and 'deceptive AI-generated audio or visual media' (AI-created content that appears authentic and would mislead a reasonable person about a person's appearance, speech, or conduct). It prohibits knowingly distributing such media with intent to influence an election or solicit funds, with exceptions for news broadcasts (if authenticity questions are disclosed), periodicals (if they state the media is inaccurate), and satire or parody. It allows covered individuals to seek injunctive relief or damages in civil court, with the plaintiff bearing the burden of proof by clear and convincing evidence. A violation of this section constitutes defamation per se for defamation actions. The bill includes a severability clause.