New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torres and state legislators have announced plans to introduce a generative artificial intelligence bill. The bill, the Artificial Intelligence Accountability Act (AI2A), aims to create a framework to govern the creation of AI, including synthetic media and deepfakes. It also aims to increase transparency to protect individuals from harm caused by generated content. Torrez introduced the bill along with AI2A sponsor state Rep. Linda Cerrato (D-Santa Fe). Cerrato said the New Mexico Legislature needs to act because action in Washington is limited. “For too long, too many New Mexicans have needed protection for both their data and the use of images,” Cerrato said. “The federal government has failed to show leadership on this emerging technology. I am proud to stand up and protect our communities and build an AI ecosystem that serves families, not harms them.” Below are some of the key provisions this law seeks to enforce. Key provisions of AI2A Generated AI images, audio, and video must include markers that identify the contest as synthetic Providers of generated AI must provide free tools to verify the authenticity and origin of digital content Torrez and the New Mexico Deputy Attorney General will be empowered to investigate violations by AI companies and social media platforms The AG will be subject to up to 15,000 fines per violation Dollar fines can be imposed on the use of generative AI to commit felonies Mr. Torrez provided some insight into why he would like to see this legal framework enacted. “Generative AI has incredible potential, but it also poses serious risks when used to deceive, defame, or exploit individuals,” Torrez said. “The Artificial Intelligence Accountability Act will ensure accountability and transparency are built into these systems from the beginning. New Mexicans have a right to know when content is real and when it is synthetic, and this legislation will give us the tools to enforce that standard.” Other pre-filed bills, such as House Bill 22, seek to establish rules for sharing certain AI-generated images and other content. Action 7 News On The Go: Download the app for free
New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torres and state legislators have announced plans to introduce legislation on generative artificial intelligence.
This law, the Artificial Intelligence Accountability Act (AI2A), seeks to create a framework to govern the creation of AI, including synthetic media and deepfakes. It also aims to increase transparency to protect individuals from harm caused by generated content.
Torres introduced the bill along with AI2A’s sponsor, state Rep. Linda Cerrato (D-Santa Fe). He said the New Mexico Legislature needs to act because action in Washington is limited.
“For too long, too many New Mexicans have needed protections for both the use of their data and images,” Cerrato said. “The federal government has failed to show leadership on this emerging technology. I’m proud to stand up and protect our communities and build an AI ecosystem that serves families, not harms them.”
Below are some of the important provisions that this law seeks to implement.
Main provisions of AI2A
Generated AI images, audio, and video must include a marker to indicate that the contest is synthetic Providers of generated AI must provide free tools to verify the authenticity and origin of digital content Torrez and New Mexico’s acting attorney general will be given authority to investigate violations by AI companies and social media platforms AG can impose fines of up to $15,000 per violation Generated AI to commit a felony is punishable by an additional year in prison.
Mr. Torres provided some insight into why he hopes this legal framework becomes law.
“Generative AI has incredible potential, but it also poses serious risks when used to deceive, defame, or exploit individuals,” Torrez said. “The Artificial Intelligence Accountability Act will ensure accountability and transparency are built into these systems from the beginning. New Mexicans have the right to know when content is real and when it is synthetic. And this law will give us the tools to enforce that standard.”
Other pre-filed bills, such as House Bill 22, aim to establish rules for sharing certain AI-generated images and other content.
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