Requires that video or photography generated by artificial intelligence or “AI” that is posted on a public platform contain a marking disclosing that it has been generated by AI.

Rhode Island AI-Generated Content Disclosure Bill

This bill would require that any video or photograph created using artificial intelligence (AI) technology must be clearly labeled as AI-generated when posted on a public platform, such as social media sites or other publicly accessible websites. In other words, if someone uses an AI tool to create or significantly alter an image or video and then shares it publicly online, they would need to include a visible marking or disclosure so that viewers know the content was made by AI rather than captured through traditional photography or filming.

The bill would affect anyone who creates and shares AI-generated visual content on public platforms — including individuals, businesses, and organizations. It would also indirectly affect social media platforms and websites where such content is posted, since they may need to have systems in place to support or enforce the labeling requirement. Everyday users who browse public platforms would benefit by having clearer information about whether what they are seeing is real or artificially created.

Currently, this bill has been introduced in the Rhode Island House and referred to the House Innovation, Internet, & Technology Committee, where it is scheduled for a hearing. It has not yet been passed into law. If enacted, violations of the disclosure requirement could potentially carry consequences, though the specific penalties are not detailed in the available bill description. The goal of the legislation appears to be increasing transparency around AI-generated content to help the public better identify what is real versus digitally fabricated.