Governance

information content provider

Person or entity that creates or develops information.

How the laws define this

Both referenced sources agree that an information content provider is any person or entity responsible, wholly or in part, for the creation or development of information provided through the internet or any other interactive computer service. This common standard targets anyone who plays a role in producing online information. However, the sources diverge in how they explain the primary application and scope of this standard. In Idaho HB 664 - Deepfakes in Elections, the definition is framed as crucial specifically for assigning liability regarding deceptive synthetic media. By contrast, in Idaho HB 664 - Deepfakes Regulation, the definition is described as broad, explicitly covering a wide range of individuals and organizations who are involved in both generating and disseminating digital content.

Synthesised from the 2 statutory definitions below. Each one is quoted in full, with its source.

What it triggers

In Idaho, under Idaho HB 664 - Deepfakes Regulation, information content providers are prohibited from publishing undisclosed deepfakes targeting political candidates in electioneering communications.source

Definitions (2)

As defined in HB 664, an information content provider is any person or entity, wholly or partially, responsible for the creation or development of information provided through the internet or other interactive computer services. This definition is crucial for assigning liability for deceptive synthetic media.

Idaho HB 664 - Deepfakes in ElectionsDefinition 1 of 2

Any person or entity that is responsible, in whole or in part, for the creation or development of information provided through the internet or any other interactive computer service. This definition is broad, covering a wide range of individuals and organizations involved in generating and disseminating digital content.

Idaho HB 664 - Deepfakes RegulationDefinition 2 of 2

Not to be confused with

Disseminator

A disseminator is an intermediary who publishes or makes available campaign communications, whereas an information content provider is responsible for the creation or development of the information itself.

CREATOR

A creator specifically prepares or causes AI-produced political media to be made or disseminated, while an information content provider covers any person or entity responsible for creating or developing information provided through interactive computer services.

Information dissemination service provider

An information dissemination service provider is a platform that hosts or distributes content, unlike an information content provider who creates or develops the information.

Questions and answers

What obligations do information content providers have under Idaho HB 664?

Under Idaho HB 664 - Deepfakes Regulation, information content providers are restricted from publishing undisclosed deepfakes in electioneering communications targeting political candidates. This applies to any person or entity responsible for creating or developing such information provided through the internet or interactive computer services.

Does information content provider include platforms or just creators?

The definition covers any person or entity responsible, in whole or in part, for the creation or development of information, which is broad and focuses on generation rather than mere hosting or dissemination.

Is an information content provider liable for deepfakes in elections in Idaho?

Yes, under Idaho HB 664, information content providers face liability for the deceptive use of synthetic media in electioneering communications if they are responsible for creating or developing such undisclosed deepfakes.