Technical

Intent to Deceive

The deliberate purpose to mislead or trick someone, a key element for deepfake offenses.

Definition

In the context of Texas SB 751, "intent to deceive" refers to the specific mental state required for a deepfake video to be considered illegal. It means the creator or distributor purposefully aims to mislead viewers into believing the fabricated content is real, thereby influencing their perception or actions, particularly in an election.