Minnesota set to ban AI 'nudification' statewide
The Minnesota Senate passed a bipartisan ban on AI "nudification" technology in a 65-0 vote, clearing the way for the state to become the first in the nation to outlaw AI-made nude images and videos. (fox9.com)
The House approved the measure last week, and the law will take effect Aug. 1 once Gov. Tim Walz signs it. Victims will be able to sue individuals, and the state Attorney General can seek up to $500,000 per image or video from companies whose tools were used. Companies must disable access to AI nudification technology for Minnesotans under the bill. (fox9.com)
The move was framed as a direct response to reports of people whose photos were manipulated into fake pornography by AI. This follows months of complaints from victim-survivors and advocacy groups demanding legal remedies and stronger defenses against image-based abuse using generative AI. (fox9.com)
If signed, Minnesota would be the first state to enact such a ban, creating a new model for other states weighing restrictions on generative AI that produces explicit material without consent. (fox9.com)
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📌 Key Facts
- Minnesota Senate passed the AI nudification ban 65-0; the House approved it the prior week.
- Law will take effect Aug. 1 once Gov. Walz signs, making Minnesota the first state to ban AI nudification tech.
- Victims will be able to sue individuals, and the Attorney General can seek up to $500,000 per image or video from companies whose tools are used.
- Companies must disable access to AI nudification technology for Minnesotans under the bill.
- Bill is framed as a response to victim-survivors whose images were turned into fake pornography using AI.
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