Molly Kelley, a Minnesota woman, was shocked to discover sexually explicit deepfake videos created using family photos uploaded on social media. This incident led to the introduction of a bipartisan bill in Minnesota to regulate deepfake pornography. The bill aims to target companies that run websites allowing the creation and dissemination of explicit deepfake content.
Senator Erin Maye Quade, the lead author of the bill, stated that additional restrictions are necessary due to rapid advancements in AI technology. The proposed legislation would impose civil penalties on operators of “nudification” sites and apps that do not comply with turning off the function for Minnesota users.
Several other states and Congress are also considering regulations against deepfake pornography. Measures include making it a federal crime to publish nonconsensual sexual imagery, requiring the removal of such content within 48 hours of notice from victims, and expanding the definition of illegal sexual exploitation to include AI-generated images.
While advocates argue the need for stricter regulations to protect victims and hold websites accountable, AI law experts caution that the Minnesota bill may face constitutional challenges. They suggest adding clarity and narrowing the scope of the legislation to make it more legally sound.
Overall, the proposed legislation in Minnesota and other states reflects a growing concern over the harmful impacts of deepfake pornography and the need for regulatory action to combat its proliferation.
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