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HR 9578 — US
HR 9578 is an AI governance legislation from US, currently introduced. The "Spot the Fakes Act" (H.R.9578ih) has been introduced in the House [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2026-07-02.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Bill status
- introduced
- Authority / governing body
- Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency
- Chamber
- house
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — this is pending legislation.
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Enforcement risk score
0
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Hypothetical or aspirational; no enforcement signal yet.
Intelligence briefs (1)
legislation introduced 7/2/2026
Spot the Fakes Act Introduced: Mandates Disclosure for AI-Generated Media
The "Spot the Fakes Act" (H.R.9578ih) has been introduced in the House [1].
This development bears on AI governance frameworks for content provenance, transparency, and consumer protection.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — this is pending legislation.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is HR 9578?
- The source document indicates the introduction of H.R.9578ih, titled the "Spot the Fakes Act" [1]. This proposed legislation aims to address the growing prevalence of synthetic media by mandating specific disclosures for AI-generated content. Its enactment would establish new federal requirements concerning the identification and labeling of such material, impacting various creators and distributors across digital platforms. Primary source →
- Why does HR 9578 matter?
- This development bears on AI governance frameworks for content provenance, transparency, and consumer protection. Primary source →
- Who does HR 9578 affect?
- Organizations involved in the creation, distribution, or hosting of synthetic media and deepfakes would be affected by this bill. This includes technology companies developing AI models for content generation, media organizations utilizing AI in production, social media platforms, and online publishers. The bill's scope suggests an impact on content moderation, platform liability, and digital ethics functions across the US federal jurisdiction. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for HR 9578?
- No fixed deadline — this is pending legislation. Primary source →
- What is the current status of HR 9578?
- As of the last published update, HR 9578 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "introduced". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for HR 9578?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/BILLS-119hr9578ih. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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