AI deepfake law sparks new prevention efforts on Guam

Guam is taking new steps to protect elections from artificial intelligence–generated misinformation. The Guam Legislature recently enacted the Artificial Intelligence Deepfake Election Regulation Act, aimed at safeguarding voters and maintaining the integrity of elections from AI-generated audio, video, and images designed to deceive the public.

Under Bill 209-38, intentionally distributing deepfake election content without a clear warning could lead to criminal penalties.

However, content may be allowed if it includes clear notices alerting viewers that the material was created using AI. During a public hearing on Bill 209-38, developer and deepfake prevention data system educator Kim Sang-Young shared insights on technology designed to flag and prevent AI-generated election misinformation. Kim told lawmakers that deepfake prevention training has proven highly effective, citing feedback from students in Korea showing improved ability to detect and prevent deepfake attacks.

Following the hearing, Kim also met with the Guam Election Commission to present technology aimed at creating clear warnings for AI-generated content and discussed education efforts with the Guam Department of Education to help students better understand deepfake risks.

On the morning of March 17, the Guam Legislature formed an AI Deepfake Prevention Task Force, and officials including Kim began their activities.

Kim says a global AI Deepfake Prevention Service is expected to launch in Micronesia, including Guam, later this month — with the goal of protecting elections while also creating new youth job and retired opportunities in the growing AI era sector.