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SB 1143

AN ACT PROHIBITING THE CREATION AND DISSEMINATION OF INTIMATE IMAGES GENERATED USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND WITHOUT CONSENT.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Saud Anwar

Connecticut bill criminalizes creating and sharing non-consensual AI-generated intimate images without consent, targeting deepfake pornography abuse.

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Bill Summary · SB 1143

Legislative bill overview

SB 1143 would criminalize the creation and distribution of sexually explicit images generated using artificial intelligence (deepfake pornography) without a person's consent. The bill establishes legal penalties for perpetrators who use AI technology to create fake intimate imagery depicting real individuals without their permission.

Why is this important

Non-consensual deepfake pornography causes documented psychological harm to victims and can facilitate harassment, extortion, and reputational damage. This bill addresses a growing technology-enabled abuse with few existing legal protections in Connecticut, potentially serving as a model for other states facing similar harms.

Potential points of contention

  • First Amendment concerns: Free speech advocates may argue that prohibiting image creation based on content raises constitutional questions, particularly regarding where to draw lines between protected expression and illegal material
  • Definition and enforcement challenges: Determining what constitutes "artificial intelligence generation" versus digital manipulation, and proving intent without consent, could create enforcement difficulties and inconsistent application
  • Penalties and proportionality: Questions about whether criminal penalties are appropriate or if civil remedies would be more balanced, and whether penalties should differ based on distribution versus creation alone
  • Technology scope: Uncertainty about whether the law would cover all AI image generation methods or only specific technologies, potentially creating loopholes as technology evolves

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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