Washington Bill Seeks to Criminalize Deepfake Minor Images
• New WA bill would make sexually explicit, fabricated images of minors a criminal offense • Bill inspired by incidents involving AI-generated fake nude photos circulating schools and workplaces • Aims to give survivors a path to justice and send a message these images are harmful • Builds on prior bills related to depictions of minors; addresses rise of deepfake technology • Passed State House; may soon move forward in Senate Law and Justice Committee