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SB2057 — TN, US
SB2057 is an AI governance legislation from TN, currently introduced. The bill mandates disclaimers for AI-generated political advertisements and materially deceptive campaign media [1], [2]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2024-01-25.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Bill status
- introduced
- Authority / governing body
- Tennessee General Assembly
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — effective upon enactment into law.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| other | Include certain disclaimers on political advertisements created in whole or in part by artificial intelligence. | Upon enactment | — |
| other | Include certain disclaimers on materially deceptive media disseminated for purposes of a political campaign. | Upon enactment | — |
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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 legislative progress of SB2057 in the Tennessee General Assembly. (Ongoing)
- general_counsel Review the final text of the bill if enacted to understand specific disclaimer requirements. (Upon enactment)
- product_manager Develop internal policies and procedures for identifying and labeling AI-generated content in political advertising. (Upon enactment)
- hr_director Train staff involved in political advertising on new disclosure requirements and potential penalties. (Upon enactment)
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- medium
- Procurement categories
- marketing_personalization, content_moderation, other
Vendors providing AI-powered content creation, media production, or advertising services to political campaigns in Tennessee will need to demonstrate capabilities for identifying and appropriately labeling AI-generated content according to the bill's requirements.
Sample vendor questions
- Does your service use AI to generate any part of political advertisements or campaign media?
- Can your platform facilitate the inclusion of required disclaimers for AI-generated content?
- What processes do you have in place to identify AI-generated content created or disseminated via your tools?
- How do you ensure compliance with state-specific regulations regarding AI in political advertising?
Intelligence briefs (1)
Tennessee Bill Mandates AI Disclosure in Political Ads, Sets Penalties
The bill mandates disclaimers for AI-generated political advertisements and materially deceptive campaign media [1], [2].
This introduces specific disclosure obligations for AI use in political campaigns, signaling increased regulatory scrutiny of generative AI content in elections.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — effective upon enactment into law.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is SB2057?
- Tennessee Senate Bill SB2057 mandates specific disclaimers for political advertisements created either entirely or partially by artificial intelligence [1]. Additionally, the bill requires disclaimers for materially deceptive media disseminated within the context of a political campaign [2]. The proposed legislation establishes potential criminal penalties and grants a right to injunctive relief for non-compliance [3]. Primary source →
- Why does SB2057 matter?
- This introduces specific disclosure obligations for AI use in political campaigns, signaling increased regulatory scrutiny of generative AI content in elections. Primary source →
- Who does SB2057 affect?
- Political campaigns, parties, PACs, and individual advertisers operating within Tennessee are primarily affected. This includes entities utilizing generative AI tools for creating campaign messaging, visual content, audio, or video that constitutes a political advertisement. Organizations involved in the dissemination of any materially deceptive media for political purposes, regardless of AI involvement, also fall within the bill's scope. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for SB2057?
- No fixed deadline — effective upon enactment into law. Primary source →
- What is the current status of SB2057?
- As of the last published update, SB2057 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "introduced". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for SB2057?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2057&ga=113. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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