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This bill, known as the "Ensuring Accountability for Illegal AI Activities Act," introduces comprehensive regulations targeting the creation and distribution of computer-generated obscene material involving children through artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The legislation defines key terms such as "obscene" using a three-part test that considers community standards, artistic value, and offensive content, and specifically addresses AI-generated visual depictions that appear to show children in sexually explicit situations. The bill establishes new criminal offenses, including distributing computer-generated obscene material depicting a child and distributing such material to a child, with penalties ranging from one to 15 years imprisonment for violations. Additionally, the bill creates enhanced sentencing provisions for individuals who use AI systems to commit various criminal offenses, including misdemeanors and felonies across multiple categories of crimes. The legislation requires reporting of suspicious materials to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and provides legal immunity for good-faith reporting. The bill will become effective on July 1, 2025, and applies to offenses committed on or after that date, reflecting growing concerns about the potential misuse of AI technology in creating exploitative content.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69648