The policy prohibits using Stability AI's models to generate content designed to interfere with democratic processes, spread disinformation, or manipulate political opinion through synthetic media or automated content generation.
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This prohibition covers a category of AI misuse that is increasingly regulated in the EU and several US states, and it establishes that using Stability AI's tools for electoral interference or coordinated inauthentic behavior violates the policy.
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Users and developers who use Stability AI's models to produce political disinformation, synthetic election-related media, or automated influence campaign content violate this provision and risk access termination; this applies to both individual users and operators who deploy the models in political communication contexts.
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(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision engages the EU AI Act's provisions on subliminal manipulation and exploitation of vulnerabilities, as well as the EU Code of Practice on Disinformation. California AB 730 and similar state statutes prohibit AI-generated deepfakes in election contexts within defined periods. The FTC's authority over deceptive practices extends to AI-generated political advertising. The Federal Election Commission (FEC) is evaluating disclosure requirements for AI-generated political content in US federal elections. (2) GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium for consumer platform operators; High for operators in political technology, advertising technology, or media production sectors. Platforms that enable AI-generated political content at scale may face scrutiny from election regulators, FTC enforcement, and EU DSA compliance auditors. (3) JURISDICTION FLAGS: The EU's AI Act and DSA create heightened obligations for platforms operating in EU member states regarding political advertising and synthetic media disclosure. California's election deepfake statute applies within a 120-day window before elections. UK electoral law and Ofcom's Online Safety Act guidance create additional obligations for UK-facing platforms. (4) CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Operators in the political advertising or campaign technology space should assess whether their use cases are permitted under the AUP and should seek written clarification from Stability AI if there is ambiguity. Procurement teams should document their compliance assessment before deploying Stability AI models in any election-related context. (5) COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Legal teams for operators in political technology should assess whether their platforms' use of Stability AI models complies with applicable election law in each jurisdiction where they operate. Content disclosure mechanisms for AI-generated political content should be evaluated against applicable regulatory guidance.
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This prohibition covers a category of AI misuse that is increasingly regulated in the EU and several US states, and it establishes that using Stability AI's tools for electoral interference or coordinated inauthentic behavior violates the policy.
Users and developers who use Stability AI's models to produce political disinformation, synthetic election-related media, or automated influence campaign content violate this provision and risk access termination; this applies to both individual users and operators who deploy the models in political communication contexts.
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