The proposed legislation aims to address the creation, distribution, possession, or viewing of artificial intelligence-generated images that depict sexually explicit conduct involving children. It introduces a new definition of "indistinguishable," which refers to images that appear authentic to an ordinary person. The bill amends existing laws to include a specific section that criminalizes these actions, outlining that a person commits an offense if they knowingly use AI technology to create such depictions, sell or distribute them, or possess or view them.

Under the new law, the penalties for these offenses are classified as a Class C felony for a first offense and a Class B felony for any subsequent offenses. This legislation seeks to strengthen protections for minors against the exploitation of AI technology in creating harmful and illegal content.

Statutes affected:
HB 1518: 5-27-601