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Other examples compiled by Accountable Tech include Elon Musk reposting to X an AI-doctored version of a Vice President Kamala Harris campaign video. And an ad from U.S. Sen. Mike Braun (R-Ind.) that initially failed to include a required disclosure that some of the images were AI-generated. The disclosure was later added.
Giliann Karon Nicole Gill, executive director and co-founder of Accountable Tech, accused NetChoice of engaging in a “larger agenda … to overturn tech regulation policies nationwide in an effort to protect Big Tech’s profits and influence.”
Giliann Karon Aditi Ramesh, policy manager at nonprofit watchdog Accountable Tech, said she hopes there is a "domino effect" as more states consider new rules of the road for tech with the end-goal of "putting increased pressure on Congress to create a more unified approach to tech regulation."
Zach Praiss Accountable Tech, Al Now and the Electronic Privacy Information Center put forth an Al governance framework in August that accused Al companies of calling for regulation while 'privately lobbying against meaningful accountability measures. "Given the monumental stakes, blind trust in their benevolence is not an option," the groups wrote.
Zach Praiss Besides 5Rights and Accountable Tech, the coalition backing the age-appropriate design bills also includes Parents Together and Design It For Us. Advocates insist the law is needed to better protect children from harmful online content and to block features like Autoplay that encourage youth to spend hours online.
Victoria Vinall 
Big Tech companies are some of the most powerful and profitable companies in history, presenting new threats to the safety of communities and the health of democracy. We’re taking them on through legislation, regulation and direct advocacy.