LINCOLN- As artificial intelligence continues to rapidly evolve, some state lawmakers are eyeing a legislative or regulatory role over AI as a balancing act with the First Amendment. Indeed, Sen. John Cavanaugh, who said he foresees the dangers AI can bring, is introducing legislation to address AI disclosures.

Cavanaugh's proposal would mirror a Michigan law that requires disclosure of AI if the technology is utilized in political advertisements. Michigan was the fifth state to enact such legislation. "As technology advances, we need to be sure that it is not abused and take reasonable steps as a state to regulate the use of artificial intelligence in campaigns," said Cavanaugh.

Sen. John Fredrickson added that the Legislature must consider these changes alongside AI experts and stakeholders. Sen. Fredrickson, as well as Sens. Ballard, Hughes, Walz, Bosn, Brandt, and Conrad, participated in a UNL study that cloned his voice using AI. Sen. Hughes said one of the clips, which reproduced a past legislative speech, sounded exactly the way she would say it. "I don't think you could find anybody in today's world that would know the difference," said Hughes.

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