{"id":14532,"date":"2024-03-11T15:10:53","date_gmt":"2024-03-11T20:10:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.law.duq.edu\/juris\/?p=14532"},"modified":"2024-03-11T15:10:53","modified_gmt":"2024-03-11T20:10:53","slug":"senate-introduces-bi-partisan-bill-to-combat-the-rise-of-nonconsensual-pornogrphaic-deepfakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.law.duq.edu\/juris\/2024\/03\/11\/senate-introduces-bi-partisan-bill-to-combat-the-rise-of-nonconsensual-pornogrphaic-deepfakes\/","title":{"rendered":"Senate Introduces Bi-Partisan Bill to Combat the Rise of Nonconsensual Pornogrphaic Deepfakes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By AJ Cummins<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo courtesy of Pixabay.com<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On January 30th<\/sup>, Dick Durbin (D-IL), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Josh Hawley (R-MO) introduced the bipartisan Disrupt Explicit Forged Images and Non-Consensual Edits Act of 2024<\/em>\u00a0(DEFIANCE Act).[1]<\/a> The legislation aims to hold responsible parties accountable for the creation and distribution of nonconsensual pornographic \u201cdeepfake\u201d videos and imagery.[2]<\/a> It would allow for victims to pursue the matter on the civil level, providing opportunities to collect damages for the nonconsensual materials.[3]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The proliferation of such materials combined with the exploitation and harassment components typically aimed at women prompted law makers to approach the issue head-on.[4]<\/a> Durbin noted that public figures, celebrities, and politicians were notably at a higher risk of being victimized, referencing Taylor Swift in particular.[5]<\/a> In Swift\u2019s situation, sexually explicit imagery generated by artificial intelligence rapidly moved through social medial platforms such as X.[6]<\/a> While the DEFIANCE Act was introduced around a week after the controversy on X regarding the fake explicit imagery of Taylor Swift, Hawley noted that: \u201cNobody, neither celebrities nor ordinary Americans, should ever have to find themselves features in AI pornography.\u201d[7]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The DEFIANCE Act targets AI-generated imagery, but is not solely limited to AI for creation of the material.[8]<\/a> The Act uses the term \u201cdigital forgery,\u201d which is defined as: \u201cvisual depiction created through the use of software, machine learning, artificial intelligence, or any other computer-generated or technological means to falsely appear to be authentic.\u201d[9]<\/a> This includes real pictures and videos that have been modified to such a degree that they meet the sexually explicit standard that this legislation seeks to tackle.[10]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the ever-increasing accessibility and understanding of the technology used to create such imagery, the volume of the nonconsensual explicit materials increases rapidly.[11]<\/a> The DEFIANCE Act referenced a 2019 study which found that 96 percent of deepfake videos were of the nonconsensual pornographic variety.[12]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The harm victims suffer from these fictitious materials cannot be understated. The Act notes that \u201cvictims have lost their jobs, and may suffer ongoing depression or anxiety.\u201d[13]<\/a> With the new legislation, it would allow victims that were depicted through their likeness in the nude, explicit conduct, or sexual scenarios to pursue a remedy for such harm.[14]<\/a> Hawley expanded on this statement, saying: \u201cInnocent people have a right to defend their reputation and hold perpetuators accountable in court. This bill will make that a reality.\u201d[15]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Currently, the bill contains provisions for a 10-year statute of limitations that is predicated upon the victim finding out about the material, or when they turn 18, whichever occurs later.[16]<\/a> While possessing other provisions, this specifically sticks out due to the length being double the default, and minors having a delay on the statue running.[17]<\/a> As the DEFIANCE Act is intentionally broad, the long haul to being passed is to be certain. Though, if passed it would create a federal civil remedy that would be monumental in combatting the abundance of sexually explicit non<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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[1]<\/a> https:\/\/www.judiciary.senate.gov\/press\/releases\/durbin-graham-klobuchar-hawley-introduce-defiance-act-to-hold-accountable-those-responsible-for-the-proliferation-of-nonconsensual-sexually-explicit-deepfake-images-and-videos<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

[2]<\/a> Id.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

[3]<\/a> Id.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

[4]<\/a> https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2024\/1\/30\/24056385\/congress-defiance-act-proposed-ban-nonconsensual-ai-porn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

[5]<\/a> https:\/\/www.judiciary.senate.gov\/press\/releases\/durbin-graham-klobuchar-hawley-introduce-defiance-act-to-hold-accountable-those-responsible-for-the-proliferation-of-nonconsensual-sexually-explicit-deepfake-images-and-videos<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

[6]<\/a> https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/technology\/2024\/jan\/30\/taylor-swift-ai-deepfake-nonconsensual-sexual-images-bill<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

[7]<\/a> https:\/\/www.judiciary.senate.gov\/press\/releases\/durbin-graham-klobuchar-hawley-introduce-defiance-act-to-hold-accountable-those-responsible-for-the-proliferation-of-nonconsensual-sexually-explicit-deepfake-images-and-videos<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

[8]<\/a> https:\/\/www.durbin.senate.gov\/download\/defiance-act-of-2024<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

[9]<\/a> Id.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

[10]<\/a> https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2024\/1\/30\/24056385\/congress-defiance-act-proposed-ban-nonconsensual-ai-porn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

[11]<\/a> https:\/\/www.durbin.senate.gov\/download\/defiance-act-of-2024<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

[12]<\/a> Id.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

[13]<\/a> Id.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

[14]<\/a> Id.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

[15]<\/a> https:\/\/www.judiciary.senate.gov\/press\/releases\/durbin-graham-klobuchar-hawley-introduce-defiance-act-to-hold-accountable-those-responsible-for-the-proliferation-of-nonconsensual-sexually-explicit-deepfake-images-and-videos<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

[16]<\/a> https:\/\/www.durbin.senate.gov\/download\/defiance-act-of-2024<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

[17]<\/a> Id.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

By AJ Cummins Photo courtesy of Pixabay.com On January 30th, Dick Durbin (D-IL), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Josh Hawley (R-MO) introduced the bipartisan Disrupt Explicit Forged Images and Non-Consensual Edits Act of 2024\u00a0(DEFIANCE Act).[1] The legislation aims to hold responsible parties accountable for the creation and distribution [\u2026] <\/p>\n

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