HB 1518 — To Create The Offense Of Creating, Distributing, Possessing, Or Viewing Artificial Intelligence-Generated Matter Depicting Sexually Explicit Conduct Involving A Child
HB 1518 seeks to criminalize the creation, distribution, possession, or viewing of artificial intelligence-generated content depicting sexually explicit conduct involving children. The bill aims to address the production and dissemination of AI-generated child sexual abuse material. It was introduced in the 2025 Arkansas legislative session but was withdrawn by its author on March 18, 2025.
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