Key Issues Behind Regulating AI Deepfakes in Elections

• Misinformation Spread

  Deepfakes can create convincing false narratives about candidates' statements or actions

• Voter Manipulation

  False content can deliberately mislead voters and influence election outcomes

• Reputation Damage

  Candidates can suffer irreversible harm from fabricated audio/video content

• Election Integrity

  Undermines public trust in democratic processes and electoral fairness

• First Amendment Concerns

  Potential conflicts with free speech protections and political expression

• Enforcement Challenges

  Difficulty in rapid detection, attribution, and removal of deepfake content

• Technological Pace

  Laws may struggle to keep up with rapidly evolving AI generation capabilities