United States of America: Introduced Bill on Child Pornography Crimes (AB 1831)

On 12 January 2024, AB 1831 on Child Pornography Crimes was introduced to the California Legislature. The bill proposes amendments to several sections of the Penal Code, focusing on crimes involving child pornography. The proposed amendments include expanding the definition of "obscene material" to include depictions of real or fictional persons under the age of 18 created by artificial intelligence or computer-generated means. The bill also outlines provisions for prosecution, penalties, and the destruction of confiscated material. The legislation aims to update and expand existing laws to regulate the handling of child pornography material, particularly those created through modern technology such as artificial intelligence.