Ohio SB163 prohibits simulated child pornography, identity fraud using replicas, and mandates watermarks on AI-generated products.

Ohio SB163 amends state law to prohibit the creation, distribution, and possession of simulated child pornography and obscene material involving minors or impaired persons. It also criminalizes identity fraud using replicas of a person's persona and mandates that AI-generated products have a watermark. The bill sets varying felony degrees for offenses based on the value involved and the victim's status, with specific provisions for repeat offenders and those targeting protected classes. Civil penalties and restitution are also outlined.

Ohio SB163 prohibits simulated child pornography, identity fraud using replicas, and mandates watermarks on AI-generated products.

Ohio SB163 amends state law to prohibit the creation, distribution, and possession of simulated child pornography and obscene material involving minors or impaired persons. It also criminalizes identity fraud using replicas of a person's persona and mandates that AI-generated products have a watermark. The bill sets varying felony degrees for offenses based on the value involved and the victim's status, with specific provisions for repeat offenders and those targeting protected classes. Civil penalties and restitution are also outlined.