Most members of the Federal Election Commission say they did not have the authority to act on a petition to impose regulations on content in political ads that was generated by artificial intelligence.
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"Now, with my full support, the commission has asked Congress to expand our jurisdiction," Dickerson said. "Frequently, the comments that we get will address whether we have legal grounds to move forward on it, whether we have jurisdiction," she said. "These are all arguments that are frequently addressed in the comments, and I think it's important to engage with the public on these topics."
Lawmakers in Washington have sought to address the issue. Democrats in both chambers of Congress recently introduced a bill that would require a disclaimer on political ads that feature AI-generated images or videos. Republicans have not yet signaled support or opposition to that proposal.
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