Compliance

Materially deceptive audio or video

Audio/video altered to mislead voters about a candidate.

Definition

Audio or video content that has been created or materially altered (including deepfakes or synthetic media) so that it conveys false information about a candidate’s actions, statements, or conduct in a way that is likely to deceive reasonable viewers and affect their voting decisions; the term identifies content targeted by the statute for disclosure and prohibition within the pre-election period.