Amy Klobuchar

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.

The First Amendment does not shield fraud.

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

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.

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

There is no countervailing First Amendment right to intentionally defraud voters in elections.

Senator Hawley and I worked over the last two months on a bill together.

Given the stakes for our democracy, we cannot afford to wait.

We need guardrails to protect our elections.

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

I personally think giving the FEC some clear authority is going to be helpful.

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.

That cries out right now for the Senate to take a lead, hopefully before the end of the year.

I would just ask people who are watching this hearing, who are part of this, who are, you know, within--with the different candidates or on different sides, that we simply put some guardrails in place.

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

I believe strongly in the First Amendment, and I think that is a critical part of our democracy.

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

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.

The First Amendment does not shield fraud.

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

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

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 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.

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

There is no countervailing First Amendment right to intentionally defraud voters in elections.