Maryland HB184 prohibits using personal identifying information without consent to cause harm and criminalizes using artificial intelligence or.

Maryland HB184 amends criminal law to prohibit using personal identifying information without consent to cause harm, harass, or intimidate. It also criminalizes using artificial intelligence or deepfake representations to impersonate, defraud, or cause harm. Penalties vary based on the value of the benefit obtained and the number of victims. The bill allows victims to bring civil actions and provides for restitution. Law enforcement agencies have jurisdiction to investigate and prosecute these offenses.

Maryland HB184 prohibits using personal identifying information without consent to cause harm and criminalizes using artificial intelligence or.

Maryland HB184 amends criminal law to prohibit using personal identifying information without consent to cause harm, harass, or intimidate. It also criminalizes using artificial intelligence or deepfake representations to impersonate, defraud, or cause harm. Penalties vary based on the value of the benefit obtained and the number of victims. The bill allows victims to bring civil actions and provides for restitution. Law enforcement agencies have jurisdiction to investigate and prosecute these offenses.