Source: Broadcast Law Blog

Broadcast Law Blog provides a weekly summary of regulatory developments affecting broadcasters for the week of December 8-12, 2025. The primary focus of this update is the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) advancing rulemaking regarding the use of artificial intelligence in political advertisements. The post details the FCC's proposal to require on-air and written disclosures for any political spot that utilizes generative AI to alter the appearance or voice of a candidate, aiming to combat the spread of deepfakes before the next election cycle.

The article also covers discussions on whether broadcasters can be held liable for airing third-party political ads containing undisclosed AI content, a contentious issue given the "no censorship" rules for candidate ads under the Communications Act. Additionally, the blog notes upcoming deadlines for comments on the "AI transparency in broadcasting" docket. Broadcasters are advised to review their ad intake procedures to identify synthetic media and ensure compliance with the emerging disclosure standards.