FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel released a fact sheet clarifying the FCC’s proposal to enhance transparency in AI-generated political ads on radio and TV. The proposal mandates reporting such ads, aiming to build public trust by differentiating authentic and AI-manipulated content. The FCC’s authority for this stems from the 1934 Communications Act and the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act. The proposal complements, but doesn’t overlap with, FEC regulations. It focuses on transparency rather than restricting AI use in political ads. Amid varied state laws on AI in elections, the FCC seeks uniformity and is currently gathering public feedback on the proposal.
