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There is still an opportunity to pass the bipartisan S.2770 — Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act — in the lame duck session. Given the number of deepfakes during the recent election affecting Democrats and Republicans, some domestic and others foreign in origin, this legislation is essential. Experts agree that the use of deceptive AI will accelerate and become even more disruptive in the 2026 midterms. Sign our letter today, urging Congress to act.
The Challenge
2024 will be the first American presidential election year in which AI-generated content is widely available. Deepfakes could mislead voters about where, when, and how to vote, or inaccurately portray a candidate making controversial statements or participating in scandalous activity. The threat is not theoretical: During the 2024 New Hampshire primary, voters were targeted by deepfake AI robocall messages discouraging them from voting.
Many businesses have made large investments in employee voter registration and civic engagement programs — all of which could be undermined if AI sows confusion and doubt about elections.
State legislatures have taken the lead, with more than 100 bills in the works. Red and blue states alike have enacted laws requiring that AI-generated election advertisements and content include disclaimers. While state action is important, it creates a patchwork of rules, resulting in gaps and vulnerabilities.
Congress must act to create a national standard to ensure voters get accurate information about federal candidates.
Congress is currently considering critical bipartisan legislation in advance of the 2024 election.
Business for America is mobilizing businesses and business associations to join our sign-on letter to support the Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act (S.2770). Co-sponsored by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Josh Hawley (R-MO), this bill would ban purposely misleading AI-generated audio and visual media of a federal candidate in political ads, with exceptions for parody and satire. In the House, H.R. 8384 has been introduced by Representatives Derek Kilmer (D-WA), Tony Gonzales (R-TX), Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), where it has been assigned to the House Committee of Administration.
Our advocacy efforts include a sign-on letter, visits with lawmakers, statements of support, and more. Please join Business for America and civic-minded businesses by signing our letter urging Congress to pass this legislation to combat deceptive AI in our elections.
To learn more and read our policy brief for business, contact us.
The following companies and business organizations have signed our business letter urging Congress to pass the Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act.
