AI bill would crack down on deepfake distribution and protect whistleblowers
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By Emily Wilkins
Published on April 27, 2026.
A new artificial intelligence bill, sponsored by Rep. Ted Lieu, who leads a bipartisan House Task Force on AI, aims to crack down on deepfake and non-consensual images and make it easier for whistleblowers to report AI-related concerns. The bill builds off recommendations in the task force's report. It also includes provisions protecting whistleblowers who report AI safety risks or violations, participating in international organizations that develop technical standards for AI, and establishing a prize competition for groundbreaking AI research and development.
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