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Attorney General Tong Statement Praising Passage of Legislation Strengthening Enforcement Against Deepfake Digital Sexual Assault

Attorney General Tong Statement Praising Passage of Legislation Strengthening Enforcement Against Deepfake Digital Sexual Assault is an AI-related enforcement action involving Office of the Attorney General. Connecticut Attorney General William Tong praises the final passage of HB 5312, creating civil enforcement mechanisms and a private right of action against deepfake digital sexual assault and platforms disseminating such content.

Action details

Agency
Office of the Attorney General
Jurisdiction
CT
Enforcement type
civil injunction
Document type
press release
AI risk category
unacceptable
Topic
ai content

Summary

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong announced the final passage of House Bill No. 5312, which establishes new civil enforcement powers for the Attorney General's office and a private right of action for victims of deepfake digital sexual assault. This legislation targets the unlawful dissemination of synthetically created intimate images, including AI-generated child pornography, by holding both abusers and platforms accountable through civil injunctions and penalties.

Primary source

https://portal.ct.gov/ag/press-releases/2026-press-releases/legislation-strengthening-enforcement-against-deepfake-digital-sexual-assault →

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Frequently asked questions

What is Attorney General Tong Statement Praising Passage of Legislation Strengthening Enforcement Against Deepfake Digital Sexual Assault?
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong announced the final passage of House Bill No. 5312, which establishes new civil enforcement powers for the Attorney General's office and a private right of action for victims of deepfake digital sexual assault. This legislation targets the unlawful dissemination of synthetically created intimate images, including AI-generated child pornography, by holding both abusers and platforms accountable through civil injunctions and penalties. Primary source →
Which agency brought the action?
Office of the Attorney General brought this enforcement action in CT. Primary source →
What was the penalty?
No specific penalty amount is disclosed in the primary source AIGI tracked for this action. Some enforcement actions resolve through injunctive relief, consent decrees, or behavioural undertakings rather than monetary penalty. Primary source →
When did the action take effect?
The most recent activity on this action was published on 5/7/2026. Primary source →
Where can I find the primary source?
The primary source for Attorney General Tong Statement Praising Passage of Legislation Strengthening Enforcement Against Deepfake Digital Sexual Assault is at https://portal.ct.gov/ag/press-releases/2026-press-releases/legislation-strengthening-enforcement-against-deepfake-digital-sexual-assault. AIGI does not paraphrase secondary commentary — every claim on this page links back to that primary source. Primary source →

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