Oklahoma Ethics Commission looking into use of AI in political ads

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The Oklahoma Ethics Commission is working to address the use of artificial intelligence in political ads after receiving complaints and concerns from lawmakers and the public. “I think that concern of the mission of transparency is just forefront of the commission’s mind,” said Lee Anne Bruce Boone, executive director of the Oklahoma Ethics Commission. During a special meeting on Friday, the commission discussed AI usage in political advertising and reviewed how other states regulate the issue. Boone noted that a number of states, including Texas, Utah, Minnesota, and Colorado, have enacted rules related to AI in political ads, while Oklahoma currently has none. “We talked a lot about what has happened in other states. There are over 30 states that have enacted something as related to artificial intelligence and political ads,” Boone said. The commission is cautious about potential constitutional issues that could arise from regulating speech content but is prioritizing transparency and disclosure. “While I think the commission’s very interested in doing something as strong as they can do, I think they’re, of course, leery of delving into that world where there might be a constitutional issue as far regulating content of speech. The primary concern is disclosure right now,” Boone said. The commission does not have emergency rule-making authority, meaning any action they take will require time. Meanwhile, Gov. Kevin Stitt has threatened to call a special session for lawmakers to address what he described as the misuse of AI in political ads. When asked whether a special session should be held, Boone declined to comment on the idea. Download the KOCO 5 app | Subscribe to KOCO 5’s YouTube channel | Sign up for KOCO 5’s Morning Newsletter

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The Oklahoma Ethics Commission is working to address the use of artificial intelligence in political ads after receiving complaints and concerns from lawmakers and the…

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