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S 6748

Requires publications to identify when the use of artificial intelligence is present within such publication

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Lea Webb

Publications must disclose when artificial intelligence is used, boosting reader transparency about AI involvement and informing publishers and consumers.

REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
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Bill Summary · S 6748

Summary of Bill S 6748

Overview

  • Bill number: S 6748
  • Title: Requires publications to identify when the use of artificial intelligence is present within such publication
  • Sponsor: Lea Webb (primary)
  • Introduced: March 21, 2025
  • Current status: Referred to the Consumer Protection committee
  • Related bills: S 7847 (prior-session)

This summary reflects the information publicly available about S 6748. The full text of the bill is not provided here, so details below focus on what is indicated by the bill’s title and official actions to date.

What the bill would do (as implied by the title)

  • The core requirement appears to be a disclosure obligation: publications would need to identify when artificial intelligence is used within the content or publication.
  • The intent is to increase transparency for readers and consumers regarding the involvement of AI in the creation, generation, or curation of a publication’s material.

Key provisions and changes (based on available information)

  • Disclosure requirement: Publications must clearly indicate the presence of AI in the publication. The mechanism, location, and format of disclosure (e.g., front matter, caption, footer, or end notes) are not specified in the information provided.
  • Scope and definitions: The bill’s language would presumably define what counts as a “publication” and what constitutes “use of artificial intelligence.” Those definitions will shape what material is covered (e.g., print, digital, multimedia, social posts, etc.). The exact definitions are not included in the supplied details.
  • Enforcement and penalties: No enforcement or penalty provisions are described in the available information.
  • Effective date: No effective date is provided in the information given.

Who would be affected

  • Publishers and content creators: Any entity producing publications that would fall within the bill’s scope, including media outlets, online publishers, authors, and potentially platforms hosting AI-generated content.
  • Consumers/readers: Individuals who consume publications would have clearer information about AI involvement.
  • Regulatory/consumer protection agencies: Entities responsible for enforcing consumer protection laws would oversee compliance, if enacted.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Current stage: Referred to the Consumer Protection committee, indicating it will be reviewed for consumer protection implications and potential legislative action within that committee.
  • Timeline: No hearings, votes, or deadlines are specified in the available information.

Potential impacts and considerations

  • Transparency vs. burden: The disclosure requirement could improve transparency for readers, but may impose compliance costs and administrative burdens on publishers, particularly smaller outlets.
  • Definitions and scope: Ambiguity in defining “publication” and “AI use” could lead to varying interpretations or need for subsequent clarifying amendments.
  • Impact on AI-assisted creation: Could affect how AI tools are used in drafting, editing, or compiling content, with potential implications for authenticity and accountability.
  • Consistency with existing laws: How the bill interacts with existing advertising, labeling, or disclosure requirements would be an important area for examination.

Next steps for readers

  • Monitor the bill’s progress in the Consumer Protection committee for amendments, text, and potential hearings.
  • Review the full bill text once available to understand precise definitions, requirements, exemptions, and enforcement mechanisms.
  • Compare with S 7847 (prior-session) to gauge continuity or evolution of the policy approach.

If you’d like, I can incorporate any available language from the bill text or related summaries to refine this briefing further.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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