Adam Schiff proposes bill to ban AI‑generated deep‑fake political ads

U.S. Representative Adam Schiff introduced legislation that would prohibit the use of artificial‑intelligence‑generated content to misrepresent political candidates in campaign advertisements. The bill would ban such AI‑generated misrepresentations without providing an exemption for parody, requiring clear labeling of any AI‑produced material. The effort follows a similar measure signed by California Governor Gavin Newsom in 2024, which a federal judge later struck down for infringing on constitutionally protected speech. Rep. Ro Khanna co‑sponsored Schiff’s proposal, arguing it is needed to protect voters from deceptive AI content, while critics contend the bill threatens free‑speech and comedic expression.

The proposed law could affect political advertising practices nationwide, prompting debate over the balance between preventing misinformation and preserving satirical speech.