Vermont Mandates AI Labels on Election Deepfakes
February 16, 2026·8 days ago·via Vermont Daily Chronicle
Vermont lawmakers push S.23, mandating clear AI disclaimers on "deceptive" deepfakes within 90 days of elections, with fines up to $15,000 for violations that incite violence. The bill, passed by both chambers on February 11, heads to the governor and targets synthetic media mimicking candidates, allowing satire exceptions. But research warns these labels could backfire, eroding trust in real content too. Rep.
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