This bill amends provisions related to libel and slander to address artificial intelligence and digitally manipulated content.
This bill:
- defines terms;
- clarifies that defamation law applies to content created through artificial intelligence or other technological means;
- requires notice to a publisher before filing a defamation action based on digitally created content;
- limits recovery to actual damages if the publisher removes the content within 10 days after receiving notice;
- establishes an exclusive right to consent to the use of an individual's personal identity;
- expands the definition of abuse of personal identity to include unauthorized distribution and trafficking in identity-replication tools;
- provides exemptions for certain uses of personal identity; and
- makes technical and conforming changes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 45-3-2, 45-3-3, 45-3-4, 45-3-5, 45-3-6, 45-3-7
Enrolled: 45-3-2, 45-3-3, 45-3-4, 45-3-5, 45-3-6, 45-3-7
Substitute #1: 45-3-2, 45-3-3, 45-3-4, 45-3-5, 45-3-6, 45-3-7