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S3707 — NJ, US

S3707 is an AI governance legislation from NJ, currently introduced. The proposed New Jersey Bill S3707 prohibits deepfake pornography and establishes penalties for its non-consensual disclosure [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2023-03-09.

Status & timeline

Regulatory stage
introduced
Bill status
introduced
Authority / governing body
New Jersey State Legislature
Chamber
senate
Document type
legislation

Next deadline: No fixed deadline — current status is SJU committee.

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Full obligation matrix

ActorObligationDeadlineSource
userDo not disclose non-consensual deepfake pornography.Upon enactment
platformEnsure content moderation policies and enforcement prevent the non-consensual disclosure of deepfake pornography.Upon enactment

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Enforcement risk score

25
/ 100

Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.

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Role-based compliance checklist

  • general_counsel Monitor the legislative progress of New Jersey S3707.
  • product_manager Review content moderation policies for deepfake pornography if the platform distributes user-generated content.

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Vendor impact assessment

Vendor risk class
medium
Procurement categories
content_moderation, other

Vendors providing content hosting or distribution services that may involve user-generated content must have robust policies and technical capabilities to identify and remove non-consensual deepfake pornography to mitigate legal and reputational risks for their clients.

Sample vendor questions

  1. What policies and technologies do you have in place to detect and prevent the distribution of non-consensual deepfake pornography?
  2. How do you handle reports of synthetic media misuse?
  3. What are your liability provisions regarding user-generated deepfake content?
  4. How do you ensure compliance with state-specific regulations on synthetic media, such as New Jersey's proposed law?

Intelligence briefs (1)

Frequently asked questions

What is S3707?
New Jersey Bill S3707 proposes to prohibit deepfake pornography and imposes criminal and civil penalties for non-consensual disclosure [1]. This legislation aims to address the misuse of synthetic media technologies, specifically targeting content created without consent. It represents a legislative effort to mitigate harms associated with digitally altered content. Primary source →
Why does S3707 matter?
This signals a state-level legislative trend in the US targeting specific harmful applications of synthetic media technologies. Primary source →
Who does S3707 affect?
Organizations or individuals engaged in the creation, distribution, or facilitation of synthetic media, particularly those operating within New Jersey, are within scope. This includes platforms, content creators, or technology providers whose services could be used to generate or disseminate deepfake pornography. Considerations include the geographical nexus of content creation, distribution, and the location of affected individuals. Primary source →
What are the key dates for S3707?
No fixed deadline — current status is SJU committee. Primary source →
What is the current status of S3707?
As of the last published update, S3707 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "introduced". Primary source →
Where can I find the primary source for S3707?
The primary source for the most recent update is at https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S3707. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →

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