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A5511 — NJ, US
A5511 is an AI governance legislation from NJ, currently introduced. New Jersey A5511 proposes to prohibit the creation or disclosure of deceptive deepfake media [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2023-11-27.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Bill status
- SJU
- Authority / governing body
- New Jersey State Legislature
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — currently under legislative review.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| other | Any person or entity shall not create deceptive audio or visual media (deepfakes) under certain circumstances. | — | — |
| other | Any person or entity shall not disclose deceptive audio or visual media (deepfakes) under certain circumstances. | — | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- general_counsel Monitor the legislative progress of New Jersey Bill A5511 to understand the specific circumstances under which deepfake creation/disclosure would be prohibited.
- product_manager Assess if current or planned products/services involve the creation or dissemination of synthetic media and evaluate potential risks under this proposed legislation.
- risk_manager Evaluate potential business exposure to the creation or dissemination of deceptive deepfakes and begin developing mitigation strategies, pending bill enactment.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- high
- Procurement categories
- content_moderation, media_entertainment, marketing_personalization
Vendors providing AI-powered content creation, manipulation, or marketing tools must ensure their offerings cannot be used to create or disseminate deceptive deepfakes, or provide robust mechanisms to prevent such misuse, to comply with potential future regulations.
Sample vendor questions
- Does your generative AI solution incorporate safeguards to prevent the creation of deceptive deepfakes?
- What policies and procedures do you have in place to identify and prevent the misuse of your AI tools for creating or disseminating deceptive synthetic media?
- Can your platform provide verifiable provenance or authenticity metadata for AI-generated content?
- How do you ensure your generative AI offerings comply with emerging regulations concerning deepfakes and synthetic media?
- What are the terms of service for your AI tools regarding the creation and disclosure of deceptive content?
Intelligence briefs (1)
New Jersey A5511: Proposed Ban on Deceptive Deepfake Media Creation/Disclosure
New Jersey A5511 proposes to prohibit the creation or disclosure of deceptive deepfake media [1].
This introduces a legislative effort to establish specific deployer obligations for synthetic media within a U.S. state.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently under legislative review.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is A5511?
- New Jersey Assembly Bill A5511, from the 2022-2023 legislative session, proposes to prohibit the creation or disclosure of deceptive audio or visual media, specifically defined as "deepfakes," under certain circumstances [1]. This legislation, currently undergoing review by the Senate Judiciary Committee, aims to regulate the dissemination of synthetic media. The bill seeks to establish limitations on such content to address potential misuse. Primary source →
- Why does A5511 matter?
- This introduces a legislative effort to establish specific deployer obligations for synthetic media within a U.S. state. Primary source →
- Who does A5511 affect?
- Organizations involved in the creation, processing, or dissemination of synthetic media, particularly those generating audio or visual content, could be affected. This includes media companies, content creators, marketing firms, and technology providers operating within or impacting New Jersey. Entities leveraging AI to produce or distribute "deepfakes" fall squarely within the bill's scope. Considerations include the specific circumstances under which the prohibition would apply. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for A5511?
- No fixed deadline — currently under legislative review. Primary source →
- What is the current status of A5511?
- As of the last published update, A5511 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "SJU". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for A5511?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A5511. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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