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S736 — NJ, US
S736 is an AI governance legislation from NJ, currently introduced. The bill expands the definition of identity theft to encompass fraudulent impersonation using AI or deepfake technology [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2024-01-09.
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 — currently in legislative process (Status: SJU)
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| user | Refrain from using artificial intelligence or deepfake technology for fraudulent impersonation or false depiction, as this extends the crime of identity theft. | — | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- general_counsel Advise relevant personnel on the expanded scope of identity theft to include AI/deepfake fraudulent impersonation and false depiction once the bill is enacted.
- compliance_officer Review internal policies and training materials to ensure they address the prohibition of using AI or deepfake technology for fraudulent impersonation or false depiction.
Intelligence briefs (1)
New Jersey Bill Expands Identity Theft to Include AI/Deepfake Impersonation
The bill expands the definition of identity theft to encompass fraudulent impersonation using AI or deepfake technology [1].
This broadens the scope of digital identity protections and introduces new liability considerations for AI model deployers in New Jersey.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in legislative process (Status: SJU)
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is S736?
- The New Jersey State Legislature has introduced S736, a bill that seeks to expand the existing crime of identity theft. This expansion specifically includes instances of fraudulent impersonation or false depiction conducted through artificial intelligence or deepfake technology [1]. This legislative development aims to address emerging forms of digital identity misuse within the state's legal framework. Primary source →
- Why does S736 matter?
- This broadens the scope of digital identity protections and introduces new liability considerations for AI model deployers in New Jersey. Primary source →
- Who does S736 affect?
- Organizations developing, deploying, or utilizing AI systems capable of generating synthetic media, particularly those involved in identity verification, content creation, or digital marketing, could be affected. This primarily impacts entities operating within or interacting with New Jersey jurisdiction. Legal and compliance functions within these organizations may need to assess potential exposure related to the misuse of their AI tools and the outputs they produce. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for S736?
- No fixed deadline — currently in legislative process (Status: SJU) Primary source →
- What is the current status of S736?
- As of the last published update, S736 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "introduced". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for S736?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S736. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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