HB 5599 — An Act Prohibiting The Creation And Dissemination Of Synthetic Intimate Images And Simulated Child Pornography
HB 5599 is a Connecticut bill that seeks to prohibit the creation and dissemination of synthetic intimate images and simulated child pornography. The bill addresses harms related to child safety by targeting the production and distribution of non-consensual, AI-generated intimate content involving minors. It also intersects with privacy and surveillance concerns by regulating the use of synthetic media technologies. The bill was referred to the Joint Committee on Judiciary on January 21, 2025.
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