AB 621 — Deepfake Pornography
AB 621 addresses the issue of deepfake pornography by criminalizing the creation and distribution of non-consensual deepfake images. The law aims to protect individuals from the harms of deepfake porn, including privacy violations and reputational damage. It applies to individuals and entities in California who produce or share such content without consent. The law is part of broader efforts to combat digital harms related to synthetic media and non-consensual content.
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