Bill > HB431

This bill amends Pennsylvania law to create a new criminal offense of unauthorized dissemination of artificially generated impersonation, which makes it illegal to knowingly spread digitally created images or voice recordings of an individual without their consent. The bill defines "artificially generated impersonation" as visual or audio content that appears to show or sound like a specific person but was not real, and was created using artificial intelligence or computer software. The offense is classified as a first-degree misdemeanor, which can escalate to a third-degree felony if the dissemination is intended to defraud or harm someone. Importantly, the law provides a defense if the individual depicted consents to the dissemination, and it does not apply to law enforcement officers performing official duties. The bill also includes a comprehensive definition of artificial intelligence, covering various technological systems that can perform tasks, learn, and mimic human-like cognitive functions. The new law will take effect 90 days after its passage, providing a legal mechanism to protect individuals from potentially harmful or malicious AI-generated impersonations.

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