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.
Related Terms
Deepfake Video
A video created with intent to deceive, depicting a real person performing an action that did not occur....
Deceptive and fraudulent deepfake
Synthetic media that appears real and is intended to deceive or harm....
Materially Deceptive Media (Deepfake)
Media falsely depicting an individual engaging in speech or conduct....
Intent to unduly influence the outcome of an election
The specific aim to injure a candidate or improperly affect election results through deceptive means....
Deep fake video
Video created with intent to deceive depicting fabricated actions....