HB 5421 — An Act Concerning Unlawful Dissemination Of Intimate Images That Are Digitally Altered Or Created Through The Use Of Artificial Intelligence
HB 5421 addresses the unlawful dissemination of digitally altered or AI-generated intimate images. The bill criminalizes the creation and distribution of such images without consent, aiming to protect individuals from non-consensual deepfake pornography. It introduces penalties for violations, including potential felony charges for repeat or malicious offenses. The legislation seeks to expand protections under existing privacy and anti-harassment laws to address harms caused by AI-generated content.
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