A draft law has been submitted to the State Duma of the Russian Federation on the mandatory labeling of videos created using AI.
What Is It About?
The bill proposes to introduce mandatory labeling of video materials created, modified, or processed using AI. Owners of websites where such content is published are required to display a notice stating, “Generated by AI,” which must be visible throughout the entire duration of the video. When copying and distributing video material, a machine-readable label must be retained, which cannot be removed without the use of special technical means.
Is There Any Liability?
For non-compliance with the labeling requirements, a new article is expected to be introduced, which establishes an administrative fine: for citizens—from 10 to 50 thousand rubles—for officials—from 100 to 200 thousand rubles—for legal entities—from 200 to 500 thousand rubles. The new article of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation is provided for by a separate draft law, which is being introduced to ensure compliance with labeling requirements. However, it is currently “frozen” due to the lack of feedback from the Russian government.
Why Is This Important?
As follows from the explanatory note, this initiative is aimed at protecting end users from manipulation through synthetic content, as well as ensuring the transparency and reliability of information on the Internet. Russian lawmakers are following the global trend of labeling synthetic content as AI-generated content has become more prevalent on the Internet.
We will keep an eye on the progress of the draft law!
What Is It About?
The bill proposes to introduce mandatory labeling of video materials created, modified, or processed using AI. Owners of websites where such content is published are required to display a notice stating, “Generated by AI,” which must be visible throughout the entire duration of the video. When copying and distributing video material, a machine-readable label must be retained, which cannot be removed without the use of special technical means.
Is There Any Liability?
For non-compliance with the labeling requirements, a new article is expected to be introduced, which establishes an administrative fine: for citizens—from 10 to 50 thousand rubles—for officials—from 100 to 200 thousand rubles—for legal entities—from 200 to 500 thousand rubles. The new article of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation is provided for by a separate draft law, which is being introduced to ensure compliance with labeling requirements. However, it is currently “frozen” due to the lack of feedback from the Russian government.
Why Is This Important?
As follows from the explanatory note, this initiative is aimed at protecting end users from manipulation through synthetic content, as well as ensuring the transparency and reliability of information on the Internet. Russian lawmakers are following the global trend of labeling synthetic content as AI-generated content has become more prevalent on the Internet.
We will keep an eye on the progress of the draft law!