SB1417Virginia2025 sessionIntroduced
Digital Content Authenticity and Transparency Act; established, civil penalty.
Generative AI & foundation modelsDeepfakes & synthetic mediaConsumer protection & disclosureLiability & private right of action
Plain-language summary
Establishes the Digital Content Authenticity and Transparency Act, requiring developers of generative AI systems to attach provenance data to AI-generated content and make provenance application and reader tools publicly available. Requires online service providers to retain available provenance data and capture devices to include provenance tools by default. Grants the Attorney General exclusive enforcement authority, with an optional cure period, effective July 1, 2026.
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History
Jan 16, 2025
SPresented and ordered printed 25104374D
Jan 16, 2025
SReferred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 22, 2025
SFiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB1417)
Jan 24, 2025
SPassed by indefinitely in General Laws and Technology with letter (15-Y 0-N)
Progress
IntroducedJan 16, 2025
Engrossed
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into law
Sponsors
AE
Sen. Adam Ebbin (D)Prime sponsor
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