"The Minnesota Senate on Wednesday passed the country's first ban on 'nudification' apps 65-0, addressing one of the main sources of nonconsensual deepfakes. This bill was the first attempt in the country to ban websites or apps that promote digital undressing, where photographs of fully clothed people can be uploaded and manipulated with generative AI to appear nude."
"Minnesota House File 1606 would allow survivors to sue the owners of nudification apps for damages and empower the state attorney general to collect fines of $500,000 per violation. This legislation aims to combat nonconsensual intimate imagery and does not require any technical expertise to use."
The Minnesota Senate approved a ban on 'nudification' apps, which manipulate images to depict individuals as nude without consent. This legislation, passed unanimously, aims to combat nonconsensual deepfakes. Advocates expect Governor Tim Walz to sign the bill soon. While major tech companies restrict these apps, they remain accessible. The bill allows survivors to sue app owners for damages and imposes significant fines for violations. Federal efforts to address nonconsensual deepfakes have stalled, highlighting the urgency of state-level action.
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