Minnesota is considering a new bill to crack down on "nudification" technology, which creates highly realistic and explicit videos and images of people without their consent. The bill, backed by Democratic Sen. Erin Maye Quade, would target companies that run websites and apps allowing users to upload photos that are then transformed into explicit content. The proposal aims to prevent the material from being created in the first place, rather than just banning its dissemination. Experts warn that the bill may be unconstitutional on free speech grounds, but advocates say it's necessary due to the rapid advancement of AI technology. Several states and Congress have introduced similar bills, including a federal bill approved by the U.S. Senate, which would make it a crime to publish nonconsensual sexual imagery, including AI-generated deepfakes.
https://apnews.com/article/minnesota-legislature-pornography-artificial-intelligence-nudification-3147de9d15d943421be32d4497d6f79aThe proliferation of AI tools is outpacing efforts to regulate non-consensual deepfakes, with California and Florida among US states that have passed laws making such content punishable offenses. Campaigners are urging Congress to pass legislation, including the Take It Down Act, to regulate creation and dissemination. Singer Taylor Swift has been a victim of deepfake porn, while AI-generated child sexual abuse material is considered illegal by the FBI. Melania Trump warned about safeguarding children from hurtful online behavior during a roundtable discussion, marking her first solo public engagement since Donald Trump's second White House term.
https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-thoughts/2025/03/04/us-first-lady-backs-deepfake-porn-bill-in-first-solo-engagementMelania Trump has made her first solo appearance since becoming a mother, wearing an elegant tan suit to support the "Deepfake Porn Bill" in the US Congress. The bill aims to regulate deepfakes, which are manipulated videos or images that can be used for malicious purposes. Melania Trump expressed her support for the legislation, stating that every youngster deserves protection from such content.
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