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This bill amends Tennessee's existing law on unlawful images by expanding the definition of what constitutes an unlawful image. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision that makes it illegal to distribute an image of an identifiable person that has been created or modified using digital technologies like computer software, artificial intelligence applications, or other digital editing tools. This change appears to be targeting deepfake images and digitally manipulated content that could be used to cause emotional distress. The law already protected images taken under circumstances where the parties agreed the image would remain private, and now it additionally protects against digitally altered images that could potentially be used to harass or harm an individual. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving time for law enforcement and legal systems to prepare for the new provisions. By creating this legal protection, the bill aims to prevent the malicious use of advanced digital image editing technologies that can create realistic but unauthorized or manipulated images of individuals.

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