What can be done about it? Well, in our office, we are trying to be proactive.

I want to make sure you all agree that there is a risk posed by the use of AI to deceive voters and undermine our elections.

I want to thank Senator Fischer and the Members of the Committee for the hearing.

I will point out that while network TVs have some requirements and they take ads down when they find them highly deceptive, that is not going to happen online.

That would pose a problem during an emergency situation like a natural disaster.

I believe the FEC should explicitly clarify, through the rulemaking process, that the use of AI is included in this prohibition.

the First Amendment does not shield fraud.

the First Amendment does not shield fraud.

the Government has a clear, compelling interest in protecting the integrity of the electoral process.

The idea that somehow we are going to throw up the First Amendment in their defense cannot be the answer.

This bill gets at materially deceptive ads. This gets at the fake ad showing Donald Trump hugging Dr. Fauci, which was a lie.

The Department of Homeland Security has warned recently that our foreign adversaries may use AI to sharpen their attacks on our democracy.

I believe the FEC should explicitly clarify, through the rulemaking process, that the use of AI is included in this prohibition.

Clearly, the testimony underscored the importance of congressional action, and I look forward to working with my colleagues on this Committee in a bipartisan manner.

Do you believe that we should work to ensure guardrails are in place that protect voters from this threat?

I will point out that while network TVs have some requirements and they take ads down when they find them highly deceptive, that is not going to happen online.

I will note it was this Committee, with your and Senator McConnell's support, that was able to pass the electoral reform bill, Electoral Count Reform Act, with near unanimous support and got it over the finish line on the floor.

We need guardrails to protect our elections.