sexual material; consent; synthetic depiction
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Overview
This bill addresses the disclosure of sexual material, particularly focusing on images depicting nudity or sexual activity and synthetic depictions created with artificial intelligence. It requires commercial entities publishing such material online to obtain verifiable consent from individuals depicted or demonstrate the material was created before 1988. The bill also establishes penalties for non-compliance and creates a new section regarding verification and consent requirements for internet websites. It aims to protect individuals from unauthorized use of their images and to address the challenges posed by digitally manipulated content.
Key provisions
- Requires commercial entities to verify consent from individuals depicted in sexual material or prove creation date predating 1988.
- Establishes record-keeping requirements for consent verification.
- Creates a civil penalty of up to $10,000 per day for violating consent requirements.
- Defines ‘synthetic depiction’ as AI-generated images resembling identifiable individuals.
- Addresses the application of consent requirements to news or public interest broadcasts.
- Specifies acceptable verification methods, including affidavits and independent third-party verification.
- Includes provisions for penalties of up to $250,000 if a minor is depicted in non-consented sexual material.
- Creates a new chapter (18-7) focusing on sexual material on the internet, transferring and renumbering existing sections.
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