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A7904 — NY, US
A7904 is an AI governance legislation from NY, currently committee. New York Bill A7904 proposes disclosure for AI in political communications [1]. AIGI tracks 2 primary-source updates on this bill; the most recent was published on 2023-07-19.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- committee
- Bill status
- In Assembly Committee
- Authority / governing body
- New York State Senate
- Chamber
- Assembly
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — bill is currently in committee.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| user | Disclose the use of artificial intelligence in political communications. | — | — |
| agency | Create criteria for determining whether a political communication contains an image or video footage created through generative artificial intelligence. | — | — |
| agency | Create a definition of content generated by artificial intelligence. | — | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- compliance_officer Monitor the status of New York A7904 for enactment into law.
- product_manager Assess existing political communication creation processes for AI tool usage.
- general_counsel Prepare for potential disclosure requirements for AI-generated political content.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- medium
- Procurement categories
- content_creation, marketing_personalization
Vendors providing content creation tools or services for political campaigns will need to ensure their platforms support clear disclosure of AI use to comply with potential regulations.
Sample vendor questions
- Do your services involve the use of generative AI for image or video creation, especially for political content?
- How do you enable clear disclosure of AI-generated content within the output you provide?
- What processes do you have in place to identify and label AI-generated components of political communications?
Intelligence briefs (2)
New York A7904: Disclosure of AI Use in Political Communications
New York Bill A7904 proposes disclosure for AI in political communications [1].
This signals emerging legislative focus on synthetic media and AI transparency in election integrity frameworks.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — bill is currently in committee.
Primary source →NY A7904: Disclosure for AI Use in Political Communications Introduced
New York Assembly Bill A7904 introduces disclosure requirements for AI-generated political communications.
This development signals increasing regulatory focus on AI-generated synthetic media in political discourse and election integrity.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — the bill is currently in committee review.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is A7904?
- New York Assembly Bill A7904 (2023-2024) proposes mandating disclosure for artificial intelligence use in political communications [1]. The bill also directs the State Board of Elections to develop specific criteria for identifying AI-generated images or video footage, alongside a definition for AI-generated content [2]. This initiative seeks to enhance transparency regarding AI's role in electoral discourse by establishing new requirements. Primary source →
- Why does A7904 matter?
- This signals emerging legislative focus on synthetic media and AI transparency in election integrity frameworks. Primary source →
- Who does A7904 affect?
- Organizations engaged in political communications, including campaigns, political action committees, and advocacy groups operating within New York State, are within scope. This potentially impacts entities that create or disseminate images, video, or other content using generative artificial intelligence for electoral purposes. Considerations include content creation processes and public-facing disclosures. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for A7904?
- No fixed deadline — bill is currently in committee. Primary source →
- What is the current status of A7904?
- As of the last published update, A7904 is at the "committee" stage, with bill status "In Assembly Committee". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for A7904?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2023/A7904. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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