New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A06540

Introduced
3/5/25  
Refer
3/5/25  
Report Pass
5/6/25  
Refer
5/6/25  
Report Pass
5/20/25  
Refer
5/20/25  

Caption

Requires synthetic content creations system providers to include provenance data on synthetic content produced or modified by a synthetic content creations system that such provider makes available.

Impact

The implications of A06540 are significant for state laws relating to digital content and technology. By integrating provenance data into content produced by generative AI, New York aims to combat misinformation and restore trust in digital media. Additionally, this regulatory framework positions New York as a leader in the legislative oversight of emerging technologies, setting a precedent for other states and potentially influencing national standards. The law will require state agencies to ensure that all multimedia they publish embed this provenance data, ensuring that public information remains transparent and credible.

Summary

Bill A06540, also known as the 'Stop Deepfakes Act', aims to increase transparency in the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) by requiring providers to embed provenance data in synthetic content. This bill is crucial in addressing the growing concerns surrounding deepfake technology, as it sets standards for what data must accompany content created or modified by AI systems. Specifically, the legislation mandates that all digital content produced by such AI must disclose its origins, any modifications made, and the identity of the AI provider involved in its creation.

Contention

While the bill has garnered support for its focus on transparency and accountability in AI-generated content, it has faced criticism as well. Opponents express concerns that the compliance costs and technical requirements could place a burden on smaller content creators and AI developers. This has sparked a debate over the balance between innovation and regulation, with some arguing that excessive regulation might stifle the growth of AI technologies within the state. Supporters counter that establishing clear guidelines is essential for fostering responsible innovation and protecting consumers.

Companion Bills

NY S06954

Same As Requires synthetic content creations system providers to include provenance data on synthetic content produced or modified by a synthetic content creations system that such provider makes available.

Previously Filed As

NY S00595

Criminalizes the sale, use and possession of synthetic drugs; provides various definitions for types of synthetic drugs.

NY A00197

Relates to synthetic cannabinoids, synthetic cannabinoid analog and substituted cathinones; prohibits the production and sale thereof.

NY S06638

Enacts the "political artificial intelligence disclaimer (PAID) act"; requires political communications that use synthetic media to disclose that they were created with the assistance of artificial intelligence; requires committees that use synthetic media to maintain records of such usage.

NY A07106

Enacts the "political artificial intelligence disclaimer (PAID) act"; requires political communications that use synthetic media to disclose that they were created with the assistance of artificial intelligence; requires committees that use synthetic media to maintain records of such usage.

NY S04693

Provides for a public health study by the department of health on the installation of crumb rubber in synthetic turf.

NY A06206

Provides for a public health study by the department of health on the installation of crumb rubber in synthetic turf.

NY A10095

Establishes minimum protocol requirements for gene synthesis providers and manufacturers of gene synthesis equipment; requires such providers and manufacturers to operate in accordance with international gene synthesis consortium protocols.

NY A06790

Prohibits the creation and dissemination of synthetic media within sixty days of an election with intent to unduly influence the outcome of an election; makes such act a class E felony.

NY S08400

Prohibits the creation and dissemination of synthetic media within sixty days of an election with intent to unduly influence the outcome of an election; makes such act a class E felony.

NY S07239

Establishes a moratorium on the installation of synthetic turf pending a comprehensive environmental and public health study; relates to environmental impact assessments of the use of synthetic turf; provides for the repeal of certain provisions upon expiration thereof.

Similar Bills

IN HB1296

Artificial intelligence inventory and policies.

VA HB747

Artificial Intelligence Developer Act; established, civil penalty.

VA HB747

Artificial Intelligence Developer Act; established, civil penalty.

VT H0710

An act relating to regulating developers and deployers of certain artificial intelligence systems

NJ AR141

Urges generative artificial intelligence and content sharing platforms to make voluntary commitments to prevent and remove harmful content.

IL SB1929

PROVENANCE DATA REQUIREMENTS

HI HB726

Relating To A Statewide Data And Artificial Intelligence Governance And Decision Intelligence Center.

HI SB487

Relating To A Statewide Data And Artificial Intelligence Governance And Decision Intelligence Center.