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13/02/2025 - Georgia Passes AI Law to Protect Children from Deepfake Exploitation (USA)

argument: Notizie/News - Criminal Law

Source: Farmonaut

The Farmonaut article discusses Georgia’s recent AI legislation aimed at preventing deepfake exploitation of children. With the rise of AI-generated content, including deepfake videos and images, lawmakers in Georgia have introduced new legal measures to criminalize the misuse of AI for child exploitation and strengthen protections for minors in digital spaces.

The law imposes strict penalties on individuals and entities that create, distribute, or possess AI-generated content depicting minors in explicit or harmful ways. It also mandates AI developers and social media platforms to implement safeguards against the spread of deepfake content, requiring proactive content moderation and reporting mechanisms.

One of the key aspects of the legislation is its focus on preventing AI-assisted grooming, where predators use AI-generated personas to manipulate minors online. The law enhances the ability of law enforcement agencies to track and prosecute offenders, while also providing legal avenues for victims to seek justice.

Legal experts see Georgia’s approach as a potential model for other states considering AI regulation, as it balances innovation with the need for child protection. However, challenges remain in enforcing these laws effectively, especially given the rapid advancement of AI technologies that can generate increasingly realistic deepfake content.

The article concludes with a discussion on the broader implications of AI regulation for child safety, privacy, and digital rights, highlighting the need for federal and international cooperation to combat AI-driven exploitation.