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S976 — NJ, US
S976 is an AI governance legislation from NJ, currently introduced. The bill prohibits deepfake pornography and imposes criminal and civil penalties for non-consensual disclosure [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2024-01-09.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Authority / governing body
- New Jersey State Legislature
- Chamber
- senate
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — currently under legislative review.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| All entities/individuals | Not create or cause to be created deepfake pornography without consent. | — | — |
| All entities/individuals | Not disclose or cause to be disclosed deepfake pornography without consent. | — | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- general_counsel Monitor the progress of NJ S976 through the legislative process.
- product_manager Assess current content moderation policies for deepfakes and synthetic media to ensure compliance if S976 is enacted.
- compliance_officer Review potential criminal and civil penalties outlined in S976 and prepare for compliance requirements.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- high
- Procurement categories
- content_moderation, generative_ai
Vendors providing content moderation services or generative AI tools may need to demonstrate robust controls and policies to prevent and address the creation and distribution of non-consensual deepfake pornography. Their platforms must be equipped to identify and remove such content.
Sample vendor questions
- What policies and technologies do you have in place to prevent the creation or dissemination of non-consensual deepfake pornography?
- How do you handle user reports of deepfake content?
- What indemnification or liability clauses apply regarding user-generated deepfake content?
- Do your terms of service explicitly prohibit non-consensual deepfake pornography?
Intelligence briefs (1)
NJ Bill S976 Prohibits Deepfake Pornography, Imposes Penalties
The bill prohibits deepfake pornography and imposes criminal and civil penalties for non-consensual disclosure [1].
This signals an emerging legislative trend targeting AI-generated synthetic media and associated misuse, affecting content moderation and consent practices.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently under legislative review.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is S976?
- New Jersey Senate Bill S976 (2024-2025 legislative session) introduces prohibitions against deepfake pornography, establishing both criminal and civil penalties for the non-consensual disclosure of synthetic media. This legislative effort aims to address the creation and dissemination of sexually explicit digital content featuring individuals without their consent [1]. Primary source →
- Why does S976 matter?
- This signals an emerging legislative trend targeting AI-generated synthetic media and associated misuse, affecting content moderation and consent practices. Primary source →
- Who does S976 affect?
- Entities engaged in the creation, distribution, or hosting of digital content within New Jersey are primarily affected, particularly those utilizing AI technologies for synthetic media generation. This includes social media platforms, content publishers, and developers of AI tools that facilitate the creation of deepfakes, who may need to assess their content moderation policies and user agreements to mitigate risks associated with non-consensual synthetic imagery. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for S976?
- No fixed deadline — currently under legislative review. Primary source →
- What is the current status of S976?
- As of the last published update, S976 is at the "introduced" stage. Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for S976?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S976. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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