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SB0404 — TN, US
SB0404 is an AI governance legislation from TN, currently introduced. The bill expands unlawful exposure to include distributing AI-modified intimate or sexually explicit imagery [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill, sourced directly from the issuing authority.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Bill status
- introduced
- Authority / governing body
- Tennessee General Assembly
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — effective upon enactment
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| person | Refrain from distributing, with the intent to cause emotional distress, an image of the intimate parts of another identifiable person or an image of an identifiable person engaged in sexually explicit conduct if the image was created or modified by means of a computer software program, artificial intelligence application, or other digital editing tools. | Upon enactment | — |
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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 legislative progress of Tennessee SB0404 to understand potential new criminal liabilities related to AI-generated content and update internal policies if enacted.
- compliance_officer Review and update content moderation policies and platform terms of service to explicitly prohibit the distribution of AI-generated non-consensual intimate images if operating in Tennessee, pending enactment of SB0404.
- product_manager Evaluate existing safeguards and features within AI image generation tools or social platforms to prevent the misuse of AI for creating or distributing malicious deepfake content.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- high
- Procurement categories
- content_moderation, generative_ai, security_tooling
Vendors offering AI image generation tools or platforms that host user-generated content will need robust content moderation and user policies to mitigate the risk of illegal deepfake distribution, especially in jurisdictions considering similar laws.
Sample vendor questions
- What policies and technical safeguards are in place to prevent the generation or distribution of non-consensual intimate images, including those created or modified by AI?
- How does your platform handle reports of synthetic media that violate privacy or cause emotional distress?
- What are your content moderation processes for identifying and removing AI-generated intimate content?
Intelligence briefs (1)
Tennessee SB0404 Expands Unlawful Exposure to Include AI-Modified Intimate Imagery
The bill expands unlawful exposure to include distributing AI-modified intimate or sexually explicit imagery [1].
This broadens the scope of criminal offenses to explicitly include AI-generated or modified synthetic media, signaling evolving legal risks for creators.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — effective upon enactment
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is SB0404?
- The Tennessee General Assembly introduced SB0404, which broadens the scope of unlawful exposure [1]. This bill includes the distribution of images depicting intimate parts or sexually explicit conduct of an identifiable person, specifically when such images are created or modified using computer software, artificial intelligence, or other digital editing tools, with the intent to cause emotional distress [1]. Primary source →
- Why does SB0404 matter?
- This broadens the scope of criminal offenses to explicitly include AI-generated or modified synthetic media, signaling evolving legal risks for creators. Primary source →
- Who does SB0404 affect?
- This development primarily impacts individuals and organizations involved in the creation, distribution, or moderation of digital content, particularly those utilizing artificial intelligence, computer software programs, or other digital editing tools to generate or modify images. Content platforms, social media companies, and developers of generative AI models capable of creating realistic imagery of identifiable persons may find their operations under scrutiny in Tennessee. The focus on "intent to cause emotional distress" also implicates moderation policies. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for SB0404?
- No fixed deadline — effective upon enactment Primary source →
- What is the current status of SB0404?
- As of the last published update, SB0404 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "introduced". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for SB0404?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SB0404&ga=114. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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