Florida legislature passes bill to require disclaimer on AI-influenced political ads

TAMPA, Fla. - Artificial intelligence is changing the landscape of politics, so Florida lawmakers passed a bill Friday to ensure voters know when it’s been used in a political advertisement.

"Senators, this is a historic piece of legislation. We’re finally addressing AI in a presidential election cycle. This is a big deal," said State Senator Nick DiCeglie, R-Pinellas County, the bill’s sponsor in the senate.

The Florida legislature gave final approval to a bill that requires a disclaimer for any political advertisement that using artificial intelligence.

"You don’t have to go too far to see the technology of artificial intelligence and what that can do, especially how that can impact our elections. How can that depict someone doing something, saying something, being somewhere where in reality they’re not?" said DiCeglie.