Protecting kids from deepfakes and exploitative images.
What changed between versions
The immunity for AI developers was modified by removing the clause that held them liable if they 'should have known' the system would be used for illegal purposes; liability now requires actual knowledge or intent.
The definition of unlawful distribution of nonconsensual synthetic sexual material was modified to require the distributor to 'know' the material was nonconsensual, removing the 'should have known' negligence standard.
New exemptions were added to the AI child pornography section, shielding law enforcement, judicial activities, and bona fide educational or library activities from liability.
The penalty for a second or subsequent conviction of distributing nonconsensual synthetic sexual material was increased from a maximum of 10 years to 12 years.
A defense provision stating that the depicted person in synthetic sexual material created or consented to the material was removed.
A new section was added clarifying that interactive computer services (like social media platforms) are not liable for content provided by other users.
