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Vikki Goodwin Accuses Dan Patrick of Violating Texas Deepfake Law

3 reports, 2 independent Updated Sep 22
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What happened

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Vikki Goodwin, a Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, filed a notarized affidavit and a police report accusing Dan Patrick of violating a state law regarding deepfake political ads. The complaint centers on two AI-generated ads shared by Dan Patrick that depicted Goodwin saying things she never said, such as proposing new taxes. Goodwin argued that the ads violated a 2019 law making it a criminal offense to fabricate and distribute a deceptive video with intent to influence an election.

From sacurrent.com, arkansasonline.com

Why it matters

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The dispute highlights the growing use of artificial intelligence in political campaigns across the country. Goodwin argued that the videos violated the law because they remained online within 30 days of the start of early voting. The case raises questions about the applicability of state laws to AI-generated content in election cycles.

From sacurrent.com, arkansasonline.com

Who's involved

  • Dan PatrickRepublican incumbent lieutenant governor who shared the AI-generated ads
  • Vikki GoodwinDemocratic candidate for lieutenant governor who filed the complaint
  • AustinLocation where the complaint was filed and where the political rivalry is centered
  • TexasState where the political rivalry and the alleged law violation took place

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