Florida, Oregon Pass Bills Against AI-Generated Sexual Deepfakes

Lawmakers in Florida and Oregon have advanced new legislation aimed at combating the spread of AI-generated sexually explicit deepfake images. The Florida House unanimously passed a bill, known as 'Brooke's Law,' requiring online platforms to remove altered sexual depictions upon a victim's request, empowering those targeted by such content with recourse. Similarly, Oregon's House passed House Bill 2299A, which criminalizes the non-consensual sharing of realistic, AI-generated intimate images, updating the state's laws to address the emerging threat of deepfake exploitation. Both bills highlight the growing prevalence of AI-generated sexual content and aim to protect victims, particularly women and youth, from emotional harm and reputational damage. Proponents in both states emphasized the importance of giving victims a voice and closing legal loopholes exploited by perpetrators. These measures now await further consideration in their respective state Senates.