Senator Proposes Ban on Chatbots in Political Advertising

California State Senator Alice Chen today introduced a bill aimed at banning the use of chatbots in political advertising. The bill, dubbed the "Political Advertising Transparency Act," seeks to prevent the spread of disinformation and manipulation of voters through artificial intelligence. Senator Chen stated that chatbots can be used to create realistic but false messages that are difficult to distinguish from genuine ones. The bill proposes penalties for violations and the creation of a special commission to oversee the use of AI in the political sphere. Critics fear the law could restrict free speech, while supporters argue that protection from manipulation is paramount. The bill is currently under consideration by the Senate Elections Committee.