Two lawmakers are looking to crack down on fraudsters' increasing use of artificial intelligence in a bipartisan proposal Tuesday that seeks to expand penalties for AI scams and criminalize impersonating federal officials using AI.

The AI Fraud Deterrence Act, proposed by Reps. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., and Neal Dunn, R-Fla., would update criminal definitions and penalties for fraud to account for the rise of AI.

“As AI technology advances at a rapid pace, our laws must keep up,” Dunn said in a statement announcing the bill.

“The AI Fraud Deterrence Act strengthens penalties for crimes related to fraud committed with the help of AI. I am proud to co-lead this legislation to protect the identities of the public and prevent misuse of this innovative technology,” Dunn said.

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