To force any media/internet creator providing artificial intelligence created videos to have an identifying marker that allows viewers to know that the video is not real.
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Summary
The bill forces anyone who creates, publishes, or distributes AI‑generated videos, images, audio or text to add a conspicuous disclosure—such as a watermark or on‑screen statement—identifying the content as AI‑generated. It applies to individuals, companies and platforms that share this content with the public. The goal is to protect West Virginians from deception and potential harm caused by undisclosed synthetic media.
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