SF1783

This bill, Minnesota Senate File No. 1783, aims to prohibit access to nudification technology—software that alters images or videos to make it appear as though an individual is nude when they were not in the original content.

Key Provisions:

1. Definitions:

   • "Nudify" refers to altering images or videos to realistically depict intimate parts of an identifiable person that were not originally present.

2. Prohibition:

   • Any person who owns or controls a website, application, software, or program may not allow users to access, download, or use the platform for "nudifying" images or videos.

3. Civil Actions & Damages:

   • Individuals harmed by violations can file a lawsuit seeking:
     • Compensatory damages (including mental anguish),
     • Punitive damages (up to three times the actual damages),
     • Injunctive relief (court orders to stop the behavior),
     • Attorney fees & costs,
     • Any other relief deemed appropriate by a court.

4. Penalties:

   • The Attorney General can enforce the law.
   • Violations result in a civil penalty of at least $500,000 per unlawful access, download, or use of nudification technology.

This bill seeks to combat the misuse of AI-powered deepfake technology that creates harmful and non-consensual intimate images.