‘Has to Stop’: State’s Move on ‘Vile’ AI Deepfakes

Shapiro signs digital forgery bill into Pa. law

Intentionally using deepfake digital media to defraud someone or cause them harm will soon be a crime in Pennsylvania.

Rhode Island Updates ‘Revenge Porn’ Law to Include AI-Generated Deepfakes - Newport Buzz

Newport Buzz Rhode Island Updates ‘Revenge Porn’ Law to Include AI-Generated Deepfakes Rhode Island has strengthened its “revenge porn” statute to include sexually explicit images created with artificial intelligence, closing a growing loophole in the fight against digital exploitation. The new law, championed by Rep. Jason Knight (D-Barrington, Warren), took effect immediately upon being signed July 2. It expands the 2018 law banning nonconsens…

‘Has to stop’: State’s move on ‘vile’ AI deepfakes

The NSW Coalition will seek to outlaw the distribution of sexually explicit deepfakes following a string of high-profile incidents involving students, teachers, and workers.

Pennycuick Bill Targeting Rise of Deepfake Scams Signed into Law - Pennsylvania Senate Republicans

Today, Sen. Tracy Pennycuick’s (R-24) legislation, Senate Bill 649, was signed into law as Act 35 of 2025. The new law classifies deepfakes and other forms of digital impersonation as digital forgeries, punishable by law.