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This bill establishes new criminal offenses related to "virtual peeping," which involves using a generative artificial intelligence system (a computer system that can create new content like images or text) to generate obscene material. Specifically, it makes it a felony to use such a system to create obscene images of minors, with penalties ranging from five to 20 years in prison and fines up to $100,000, though there are exceptions for minors aged 14 and older who consent and for certain situations involving defendants under 18. It also creates a felony offense for creating obscene images of adults using generative AI without their authorization or consent, punishable by one to ten years in prison and fines up to $50,000. The bill further makes it a felony for owners or operators of public computer programs or applications primarily for children to provide descriptions of obscene material to a child through generative AI. Importantly, each generated image connected to a violation is considered a separate offense, and law enforcement and prosecution agencies are exempt from these provisions when investigating crimes.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72204