AI Fraud Deterrence Act

This legislation, known as the AI Fraud Deterrence Act, aims to significantly increase penalties for individuals who commit various financial crimes with the assistance of artificial intelligence . Specifically, it amends existing statutes related to mail fraud, wire fraud, bank fraud, and money laundering to introduce enhanced fines and longer imprisonment terms when AI is involved in the commission of these offenses. The bill's findings highlight recent incidents where AI was used to impersonate high-ranking U.S. government officials to obtain sensitive information, underscoring the urgency of these measures. Beyond financial crimes, the bill also creates new penalties for the AI-assisted impersonation of federal officials , imposing substantial fines or imprisonment. It includes a crucial rule of construction, clarifying that legitimate uses of AI for satire, parody, or expressive conduct are protected under the First Amendment, provided there is clear disclosure that the content is not authentic. For all amended sections, "artificial intelligence" is defined by referencing the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020.