In a rare display of bipartisanship, Senators Ted Cruz and Amy Klobuchar are introducing a bill that aims to curb the growing menace of deepfake pornography. The proposed legislation seeks to impose stricter penalties on those creating and distributing AI-generated pornographic content featuring real individuals without their consent. The lawmakers argue that the current legal framework is woefully inadequate in dealing with the emerging threat of deepfakes, which can cause immense emotional distress to victims. The bill proposes a two-year penalty for violators, with an additional year added if the content involves a minor. Furthermore, social media companies that fail to promptly remove reported content would also face penalties. The bill’s proponents argue that social media giants have demonstrated the ability to swiftly act on other issues, such as copyright infringement, and should do the same for deepfake porn. As a society, it’s essential that we recognize the devastating impact of deepfake porn on individuals, particularly minors, and take concrete steps to mitigate its spread.
Lawmakers Unite Against Deepfake Porn
Senators say Congress needs to increase criminal penalties for making AI porn using a real person’s likeness – and victims of this porn need more avenues to remove those images from the internet.
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