Prohibit distributing deepfakes under the Nebraska Political Accountability and Disclosure Act

Nebraska's LB 615 prohibits distributing AI-generated deepfakes (videos, audio, or images falsely depicting candidates) within 90 days before an election if they misrepresent a candidate's actions or speech with intent to harm their reputation or deceive voters. It requires clear, visible disclosures (e.g., "This video has been AI-generated") when using synthetic media, with specific size and duration rules for visual content and audio announcements. Exceptions include news broadcasts clearly stating authenticity questions, satirical content, and media outlets publishing with explicit disclaimers. The law directly affects political campaigns, social media users, and media distributors during election periods but exempts bona fide news coverage. Candidates can seek court orders to block violations of the ban.