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The Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act would ban the knowing distribution of fake audio or video content created by artificial intelligence that depicts federal candidates in a false light, with the intent to influence an election or raise funds. The law would apply to individuals, political committees, and other entities, though it includes exceptions for legitimate news coverage with disclosure warnings, satire, and parody. Candidates who are harmed by violations could sue for injunctions to stop the distribution and seek damages, including attorney's fees, though they must prove the violation through clear and convincing evidence. The bill also treats violations as defamation per se, meaning candidates would not need to prove additional damages in defamation lawsuits. The legislation contains no specific funding or implementation timeline.

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