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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Technology
Kaitlyn Huamani

New AI advertisement law goes into effect in New York requiring ‘synthetic performer’ label

The law is one of many proposed or enacted in several U.S. states with the goal of boosting job security for real humans or curbing the potential privacy and safety risks posed by AI - (Getty Images)

New York has implemented a new law requiring all advertisements featuring artificial intelligence-generated people to be clearly labelled as using a "synthetic performer."

The legislation, signed by Governor Kathy Hochul in December, went into effect on Tuesday, aiming to enhance transparency amidst the proliferation of AI-generated content across various media platforms, including social media and digital advertising.

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