Legislative Landscape on AI-Generated Content

Various states are actively addressing the issue of AI-generated pornography, specifically non-consensual deepfakes, through legislation. For instance, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has proposed the Defiance Act, allowing victims to sue creators of non-consensual content, while Senator Ted Cruz introduced the Take It Down Act to facilitate the removal of such material from platforms. States like Michigan are focusing on protecting minors from explicit deepfakes, reinforcing both civil and criminal penalties against offenders. Despite significant attention, legislative movement has stalled at the federal level, leaving a patchwork of laws that complicate enforcement across state lines.