Panel moves bill requiring disclosure when campaigns use synthetic media The subcommittee recommended HB 868 in concept after testimony from sponsors, civic groups and opponents; the bill would require disclosure on AI-generated or materially altered campaign media distributed within 60 days of an election and would impose civil penalties or criminal sanctions for willful violations.

Virginia lawmakers are pushing for a groundbreaking bill that mandates transparency on synthetic media in campaign ads, sparking heated debates over voter trust and free speech.

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