The COPIED Act proposes legislation to safeguard journalists and artists by mandating digital watermarking to authenticate content and prevent AI-generated misuse. It directs NIST to establish standards for content origin verification and security. Violators could face legal action from content owners and enforcement by state AGs and the FTC. The bill aims to protect creators' rights amid increasing concerns over AI-generated media manipulation.
The COPIED Act proposes legislation to safeguard journalists and artists by mandating digital watermarking to authenticate content and prevent AI-generated misuse. It directs NIST to establish standards for content origin verification and security. Violators could face legal action from content owners and enforcement by state AGs and the FTC. The bill aims to protect creators' rights amid increasing concerns over AI-generated media manipulation.