S 1228: Relates to requiring advertisements to disclose the use of a synthetic performer - New York

S1228B → S1228C · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was renumbered from version B to version C and underwent significant restructuring. The most substantive change is the reorganization of the act's sections, with the civil rights law protections (previously section 5) moved to section 5 and the new synthetic performer disclosure requirements now appearing earlier in the text. The definition of 'synthetic performer' was expanded to include audio, audiovisual, and visual performances.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on requiring advertisements to disclose when synthetic performers are used, but the internal organization of the law changed significantly. The exemption for expressive works like movies and video games was clarified to require consistency between the advertisement and the original work.

DEFINITION

The definition of 'synthetic performer' was expanded to explicitly include audio, audiovisual, and visual performances, making the disclosure requirement clearer for various types of media.

REQUIREMENT

The section requiring disclosure of synthetic performers in advertisements was renumbered and repositioned within the bill, moving from section 3 to section 4 in the new version.

The exemption for expressive works (movies, TV, video games) was clarified to require that synthetic media use in ads be consistent with how it appears in the original work.

TECHNICAL

The bill's internal section numbering was reorganized, with the civil rights law protections moved from section 5 to section 5 and new sections added for clarity.

The bill was reprinted as amended and recommitted to the Consumer Protection Committee for further review.

S1228A → S1228B · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was renumbered from version A to version B and restructured to clarify its provisions. The most significant change is the addition of an exemption for expressive works like movies, TV shows, and video games, preventing the synthetic performer disclosure requirement from applying to those contexts. A new section was also added to clarify that the law does not limit civil rights protections.

Scope change

The bill's scope was narrowed by adding an exemption for advertisements related to expressive works such as motion pictures, television programs, streaming content, documentaries, and video games, provided the synthetic media use is consistent with the work itself.

SCOPE

Added an exemption for advertisements and promotional materials for expressive works including movies, TV programs, streaming content, documentaries, video games, and similar audiovisual works.

STRUCTURE

Reorganized the bill's sections, moving the 230(c) computer service protection provision to a new section and adjusting the severability clause numbering.

TECHNICAL

Removed a provision about recommitting the bill to committee after discharge, changing the procedural language to reflect committee discharge and recommitment in a different order.

S1228 → S1228A · 3 edits

MINOR

This bill was amended to clarify definitions and strengthen disclosure requirements for synthetic performers in advertisements. The changes add precise definitions for artificial intelligence and generative AI, expand the disclosure requirement to include the phrase 'conspicuously disclose', and strengthen the severability clause to ensure the rest of the law remains valid if one part is struck down.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on requiring advertisements to disclose when synthetic performers are used, but the definitions and enforcement language were clarified and strengthened.

DEFINITION

Added specific definitions for 'artificial intelligence', 'artificial intelligence technology', 'AI', and 'generative artificial intelligence' to clarify what these terms mean under the law.

REQUIREMENT

Changed the disclosure requirement from 'disclose' to 'conspicuously disclose' synthetic performers in advertisements, making the requirement clearer and more enforceable.

TECHNICAL

Strengthened the severability clause to explicitly state that if any part of the act is found invalid, the remainder will not be affected.

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