HB 184 — Criminal Law - Identity Fraud - Artificial Intelligence And Deepfake Representations
HB 184 addresses the use of artificial intelligence and deepfake representations in identity fraud. The bill aims to criminalize the unauthorized use of AI-generated or deepfake content for fraudulent purposes, including financial deception and non-consensual image creation. It seeks to protect individuals from digital identity theft and deepfake-related harms by introducing legal penalties for misuse. The legislation is currently under review in the 2026 Maryland General Assembly session.
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