The policy prohibits using Stability AI technology to generate content that may disrupt democratic or judicial processes, including content that discourages participation in elections.
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This provision prohibits a category of AI-generated content with direct implications for political communication, election-related advertising, and civic engagement tools, requiring operators in these sectors to assess whether their use cases fall within the prohibited scope.
Interpretive note: The phrase 'may disrupt democratic or judicial processes' is not defined in the document, creating interpretive uncertainty about the scope of prohibited content in political, journalistic, or satirical contexts.
Under this clause, any use of Stability AI technology to produce content that could discourage electoral participation or disrupt judicial or democratic processes is prohibited, regardless of the platform or context in which the content is deployed.
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(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision may interact with Federal Election Commission (FEC) regulations governing political communications and AI-generated content in campaign advertising in the United States.
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This provision prohibits a category of AI-generated content with direct implications for political communication, election-related advertising, and civic engagement tools, requiring operators in these sectors to assess whether their use cases fall within the prohibited scope.
Under this clause, any use of Stability AI technology to produce content that could discourage electoral participation or disrupt judicial or democratic processes is prohibited, regardless of the platform or context in which the content is deployed.
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