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A2819 — NJ, US
A2819 is an AI governance legislation from NJ, currently introduced. This bill introduces prohibitions on deceptive audio or visual media, known as "deepfakes," in New Jersey under certain circumstances [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2024-01-09.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Bill status
- AJU
- Authority / governing body
- New Jersey State Legislature
- Chamber
- Assembly
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — bill is pending legislative action in the New Jersey State Legislature.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| other | Refrain from creating deceptive audio or visual media (deepfakes). | — | — |
| other | Refrain from disclosing deceptive audio or visual media (deepfakes). | — | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- general_counsel Track the legislative progress of NJ A2819.
- compliance_officer Assess potential impact on content creation and distribution practices if the bill is enacted.
- product_manager Review existing or planned AI-powered media creation tools for potential deepfake generation capabilities.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- medium
- Procurement categories
- content_moderation, marketing_personalization, other
Vendors providing AI tools for media generation, content creation, or content distribution may face restrictions on how their technologies can be used within New Jersey, particularly concerning deepfakes. This may necessitate changes in product features or usage policies.
Sample vendor questions
- Does your service involve the creation or distribution of synthetic media?
- What safeguards are in place to prevent the generation or dissemination of deceptive deepfakes?
- How do you ensure compliance with state-level prohibitions on deceptive content?
Intelligence briefs (1)
New Jersey Bill Prohibits Deceptive Deepfakes Under Certain Circumstances
This bill introduces prohibitions on deceptive audio or visual media, known as "deepfakes," in New Jersey under certain circumstances [1].
This signals state-level legislative focus on synthetic media governance and content authenticity obligations for deployers and creators.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — bill is pending legislative action in the New Jersey State Legislature.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is A2819?
- New Jersey Assembly Bill A2819, currently designated as 'AJU,' seeks to prohibit the creation or disclosure of deceptive audio or visual media, commonly referred to as "deepfakes," under specific conditions [1]. This proposed legislation indicates an emerging regulatory focus on the authenticity and potential misuse of synthetic media within the state's jurisdiction. The bill is in the legislative review process for the 2024-2025 session. Primary source →
- Why does A2819 matter?
- This signals state-level legislative focus on synthetic media governance and content authenticity obligations for deployers and creators. Primary source →
- Who does A2819 affect?
- Organizations involved in the creation, dissemination, or use of synthetic audio or visual media within New Jersey are potentially within scope. This includes entities engaged in content production, public relations, advertising, or political campaigning that might utilize AI-generated or manipulated media. Considerations include any business function responsible for public-facing communications or digital content in the state. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for A2819?
- No fixed deadline — bill is pending legislative action in the New Jersey State Legislature. Primary source →
- What is the current status of A2819?
- As of the last published update, A2819 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "AJU". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for A2819?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A2819. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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