Mississippi Passes Senate Bill 2577, Creating Criminal Penalties for the Wrongful Dissemination of Digitization
Summary
On April 30, 2024, Senate Bill 2577 passed, creating criminal penalties for the wrongful dissemination of digitization. Digitization refers to the creation of images or audio through AI or “other computer-generated or technological means.” If an individual is found to publish AI generated content with the intent to cause violence, harm, or deter someone from voting, the person may be sentenced to up to 5 years in prison or to pay a fine as high as $50,000.
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