A5090

"GAI Accountability Act;" imposes civil penalties on generative artificial intelligence platforms engaging in harmful activity, including exploitation of children.

Introduced·5/14/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A5090 imposes civil penalties on generative artificial intelligence platforms engaging in harmful activities, including exploitation of.

New Jersey A5090, known as the "GAI Accountability Act," imposes civil penalties on generative artificial intelligence platforms that facilitate harmful activities, including exploitation of children. The act targets platforms that engage in conduct that would constitute crimes such as murder, assault, theft, and child exploitation if committed by a human. It also penalizes platforms that provide information facilitating such crimes, unless the information is publicly accessible elsewhere.

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Current
Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
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History

May 14

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee