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Washington Fabricated Intimate Images (2024)

WAIn EffectMedium riskFor all AI companies
Effective
StatusIn Effect
Penalties (summary)Criminal penalties plus civil damages via private right of action.
Private right of actionYes

In effect since June 6, 2024.

Overview

Criminalizes creation and distribution of AI-generated intimate images without consent. Provides civil remedies for victims.

This is an AI-specific state law.

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Who this applies to

This regulation applies to both companies that build AI products and companies that use AI tools from other vendors.

AI categories covered

  • Consumer-facing AI

Specific AI use cases:

  • Content generation
  • synthetic media manipulation
  • voice likeness synthesis
  • political synthetic media

What this requires you to do

  • Prohibited practices

    Prohibited practices. Review this obligation in the source text.

  • Consent required

    Obtain consent. Get explicit permission from individuals before collecting or using their data with AI.

    Obligation explainer: Consent

Enforcement and penalties

Criminal penalties plus civil damages via private right of action.

Private Right of Action

This rule allows private plaintiffs to bring claims directly, in addition to government enforcement.

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Source and verification

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1999&Year=2024

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