Anti-AI Deepfake Porn Measure Moves Closer to Becoming Law

Congress is moving closer to cracking down on non-consensual sexually explicit material online that has skyrocketed due to advancements in artificial intelligence.

House lawmakers Tuesday advanced a measure that aims to curb the spread of unauthorized deepfake pornography that largely has targeted girls and women, from high-school-aged teenagers to prominent celebrities, in recent years.

Getting the bill to the president’s desk would mark one of the most significant actions by Congress to respond to risks and harms posed by AI. Lawmakers have been grappling with the emerging technology’s various impacts and addressing the proliferation of deepfake pornography has become a ...