New Jersey S3303 updates criminal offenses to include nonconsensual pornographic deepfake threats and disclosure.

New Jersey S3303 amends existing laws to include nonconsensual pornographic deepfake threats and disclosure as criminal offenses. The bill defines a deepfake as an image, video, or audio recording that appears authentic but was created using advanced computer technology to depict someone who did not actually engage in the depicted speech or conduct. The bill makes it a crime to threaten to disclose such deepfakes without consent, as well as to actually disclose them. These offenses are punishable by fines and imprisonment.

New Jersey S3303 updates criminal offenses to include nonconsensual pornographic deepfake threats and disclosure.

New Jersey S3303 amends existing laws to include nonconsensual pornographic deepfake threats and disclosure as criminal offenses. The bill defines a deepfake as an image, video, or audio recording that appears authentic but was created using advanced computer technology to depict someone who did not actually engage in the depicted speech or conduct. The bill makes it a crime to threaten to disclose such deepfakes without consent, as well as to actually disclose them. These offenses are punishable by fines and imprisonment.