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Florida Phoenix: Watchdog group says new FL law requiring disclosures with AI in political ads is ‘weak’
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Watchdog group says new FL law requiring disclosures with AI in political ads is ‘weak’
BY: MITCH PERRY - APRIL 29, 2024 10:43 AM
"At least five other states have passed laws regulating “deepfakes” in political advertising, according to Public Citizen.
But one watchdog group believes that the Florida Legislature could have gone much further in addressing AI in political ads.
“The disclaimer required by this bill is weak and unclear and fails to adequately inform Floridians of the dangerous disinformation to which they’re exposed,” said Amy Keith, the executive director of Common Cause, in a statement on Friday. “And the bill has no safety valve to take down manipulated and misleading political advertisements as fast as possible. As a result, Florida voters won’t have any meaningful protection.”
Keith went on to say that, “No eligible Florida voter should be deprived of their right to vote due to confusion, manipulation, or intimidation. Despite this law’s lack of protection for voters, we will continue to educate Floridians, combat election disinformation, and work to protect all voters across the state.”
"At least five other states have passed laws regulating “deepfakes” in political advertising, according to Public Citizen.
But one watchdog group believes that the Florida Legislature could have gone much further in addressing AI in political ads.
“The disclaimer required by this bill is weak and unclear and fails to adequately inform Floridians of the dangerous disinformation to which they’re exposed,” said Amy Keith, the executive director of Common Cause, in a statement on Friday. “And the bill has no safety valve to take down manipulated and misleading political advertisements as fast as possible. As a result, Florida voters won’t have any meaningful protection.”
Keith went on to say that, “No eligible Florida voter should be deprived of their right to vote due to confusion, manipulation, or intimidation. Despite this law’s lack of protection for voters, we will continue to educate Floridians, combat election disinformation, and work to protect all voters across the state.”
