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Establishes the crime of aggravated harassment by means of electronic or digital communication; provides for a private right of action for the unlawful dissemination or publication of deep fakes, which are digitized images which are altered to incorporate a person's face or their identifiable body…
NY S06278: Establishes the crime of aggravated harassment via electronic communication, applicable to New York State, and provides a private right of action for unlawful deep fake dissemination. The bill text is not available.
If you operate in New York and use AI to create deep fakes, you must cease dissemination by January 1, 2024, or face legal action.
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Establishes the crime of aggravated harassment by means of electronic or digital communication, applicable to New York State, and provides a private right of action for deep fakes depicting pornographic or lewd sex acts or graphic violence. The bill text is not available.
Key Provisions
- Establishes aggravated harassment via electronic communication, applicable to New York State.
- Defines 'deep fake' and outlines conditions for unlawful dissemination or publication, specifically for pornographic or violent content.
- Allows individuals a private right of action for the unlawful dissemination or publication of deep fakes depicting pornographic or lewd sex acts or graphic violence, specific to New York State.
- The bill text is not available, so details about potential penalties or legal consequences for the crime of aggravated harassment via electronic communication cannot be confirmed.
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| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Brad Hoylman-Sigal | Primary |
| BRESLIN | Primary |
| Jessica Scarcella-Spanton D | Primary |
| KAPLAN | Primary |
| LAVALLE | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Who: Individuals and entities producing digital content.
Deadline: Ongoing compliance required.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor charges for violations.
Who: Media and advertising companies.
Deadline: Ongoing compliance required.
Penalty: Potential civil liability for unauthorized dissemination.
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