Wisconsin Enacts Law Against Nonconsensual AI Nude Images

Wisconsin has taken a definitive stance against digital harassment by making it illegal to post AI-generated nude images of individuals without their consent.

New Law Targets AI-Generated Deepfakes

In response to the growing threat of synthetic media being used for malicious purposes, Governor Tony Evers signed a new bipartisan bill into law. This legislation directly addresses the creation and distribution of what are commonly known as "deepfakes" or synthetic intimate images.

Key Provisions of the Legislation

The law specifically prohibits posting, publishing, distributing, or exhibiting a "synthetic intimate representation of an identifiable person with intent to harass or intimidate them." Additionally, it criminalizes making "a reproduction of a private representation of an individual if they did not consent to the making of the reproduction." For more details, you can review the official text of the act.

Bipartisan Action and Immediate Effect

The measure received bipartisan support, highlighting a shared concern among lawmakers over this form of digital abuse. The new law went into effect immediately upon being signed on Friday, providing new legal protections for Wisconsin residents.