Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act

# Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would make it illegal to create, distribute, or possess synthetic intimate images of real people without their consent. "Deepfakes" are digitally manipulated videos or images created using artificial intelligence technology. The bill specifically targets non-consensual intimate imagery—sexually explicit fake images or videos of actual people created to deceive viewers about their authenticity. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions:** The legislation would primarily protect individuals from having fake sexual images created and shared of them without permission.

It would impose civil and potentially criminal penalties on people who create or distribute such deepfake intimate images. The bill aims to address a growing problem as AI technology makes it increasingly easy to create convincing fake videos and images, which have been used for harassment, blackmail, and reputation damage. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee (as of the 119th Congress), meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been voted on by the full House. Committee review is the first step in the legislative process, where lawmakers examine the proposal, gather expert input, and decide whether to advance it for a broader vote.