The technology’s use in voter suppression cannot be underestimated, according to a report from the progressive group NewDEAL. It recommends how states can craft laws to combat the threat.

This year’s presidential election will be the first since generative AI — a form of artificial intelligence that can create new content, including images, audio, and video — became widely available. That’s raising fears that millions of voters could be deceived by a barrage of political deepfakes.

Debbie Cox Bultan joins StateScoop's Priorities Podcast to discuss AI regulations.

A bill to protect politicians from ‘deepfake’ images and recordings received broad bipartisan support Wednesday in the Missouri House

Georgia lawmakers could pass AI bill at end of 2024 session.

New laws penalizing unlabeled AI-generated content and public awareness campaigns are two ways state leaders are attempting to fight deepfakes.

The NewDEAL Forum’s Climate Policy Group released a guide highlighting how state and local officials can capitalize on historic federal funding to both advance climate solutions and expand a robust green economy with high-quality jobs.

South Carolina Rep. Marvin Pendarvis tells Congress to fully fund the ACP.

NewDEAL Forum spearheaded a coordinated, bipartisan effort among state and local elected officials to encourage Congress to fully fund the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which provides essential internet access to more than 22 million families.

North Dakota Representatives Josh Boschee and Mike Brandenburg call on Congress to fully fund the ACP.

The Granite Post reports on the NewDEAL Forum’s Policy Roundtable in Manchester, NH.

The NewDEAL is heading to New Hampshire on Friday to cast a spotlight on New England Democratic state and local policymakers and their shared vision of impactful policies.

A bipartisan group of members of the U.S. House and Senate introduced the Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act, which would ensure adequate funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) for 2024 by appropriating $7 billion for the broadband subsidy.

Lawmakers should make charging convenient for everyone and minimize the environmental impact of electric vehicle batteries.

A recap of recent NewDEAL Forum discussions on school choice and digital equity.

By making voting easy, transparent and secure, state and local leaders can ensure election systems remain strong in 2024.

Across the globe, Giving Tuesday is a celebration of humanity and generosity following Thanksgiving.

Following a presentation to our Climate Change Policy Group by the Loan Programs Office (LPO) at the U.S. Department of Energy, the NewDEAL Forum has published a report for state and local leaders about opportunities to attract investments for clean energy projects in their communities.