Maryland SB8 prohibits using artificial intelligence and deepfake representations for identity fraud and other harmful purposes.

Maryland SB8 makes it a crime to use artificial intelligence or deepfake representations to impersonate, falsely depict, or claim to represent another person with intent to defraud, mislead, or cause harm. It also prohibits using such technologies to induce others to provide personal identifying information or payment device numbers. The bill allows victims to bring civil actions and provides for restitution. Law enforcement agencies, including the Maryland Transportation Authority Police and the Maryland Port Administration Police, are authorized to investigate these violations statewide.

Maryland SB8 prohibits using artificial intelligence and deepfake representations for identity fraud and other harmful purposes.

Maryland SB8 makes it a crime to use artificial intelligence or deepfake representations to impersonate, falsely depict, or claim to represent another person with intent to defraud, mislead, or cause harm. It also prohibits using such technologies to induce others to provide personal identifying information or payment device numbers. The bill allows victims to bring civil actions and provides for restitution. Law enforcement agencies, including the Maryland Transportation Authority Police and the Maryland Port Administration Police, are authorized to investigate these violations statewide.