In one paragraph
Alabama's HB 161 (Act 2024-96) amends Section 13A-6-240 to create the crime of knowingly creating, recording or altering an intimate image of an individual without consent where the person had a reasonable expectation of privacy. A private image now includes a recording that a reasonable person would believe actually depicts an identifiable individual, even if any portion is artificially generated or depicts someone else. Violations are a Class A misdemeanor, and a subsequent offense is a Class C felony. Internet service providers, search engines, cloud providers and technology developers are not liable solely because their service was used. Effective October 1, 2024.
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What it means for business
Image-generation tools are not liable merely for being used, but individuals who create or share AI-generated intimate images of real people without consent face criminal charges.
Key provisions
- New crime of creating, recording or altering a private image without the depicted individual's consent
- Private image includes recordings a reasonable person would believe depict an identifiable individual, even if artificially generated
- Edited, altered or manipulated recordings are covered
- Class A misdemeanor; subsequent offense is a Class C felony
- Exemption for internet service providers, search engines, cloud providers and technology developers solely because their service was used
- Effective October 1, 2024
Latest legislative action
Apr 18, 2024. Act 2024-96, approved by the Governor April 18, 2024
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