Assembly Bill 33 aims to enhance legal protections against the unauthorized use of representations depicting nudity, specifically addressing the issue of deep fakes. The bill introduces new definitions and penalties under Wisconsin law, categorizing the posting, publishing, distributing, or exhibiting of a synthetic intimate representation—defined as a representation generated using technological means that incorporates an identifiable person's face or likeness—without consent as a Class I felony if done with the intent to coerce, harass, or intimidate.
Additionally, the bill modifies existing laws regarding private representations, making it a Class A misdemeanor to reproduce such representations without the consent of the depicted individual. This change broadens the scope of accountability for unauthorized reproductions, ensuring that individuals have greater control over their intimate representations. The bill's provisions reflect a growing recognition of the need to address the challenges posed by technological advancements in the realm of personal privacy and consent.