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SB1912 — TN, US
SB1912 is an AI governance legislation from TN, currently introduced. The bill expands the offense of unlawful exposure to include AI-modified or digitally altered intimate images distributed with intent to cause distress [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2024-01-23.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Bill status
- introduced
- Authority / governing body
- Tennessee General Assembly
- Chamber
- senate
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — status pending legislative process.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| individual|entity | Refrain from distributing images of identifiable persons' intimate parts or sexually explicit conduct that were created or modified by AI or other digital tools, with the intent to cause emotional distress. | 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 SB1912 in Tennessee.
- compliance_officer Inform relevant stakeholders about the potential criminalization of distributing malicious AI-generated synthetic media.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- medium
- Procurement categories
- content_moderation, other
Vendors offering content creation or distribution platforms, especially those involving user-generated content or AI-powered image editing, must ensure their terms of service, moderation policies, and tools align with prohibitions against malicious synthetic media.
Sample vendor questions
- Does your platform or service have policies and mechanisms in place to detect and remove AI-generated or digitally altered intimate images that are distributed with malicious intent?
- What steps do you take to prevent the misuse of your AI or digital editing tools for creating illicit content?
- How do you handle user reports regarding synthetic media depicting intimate parts or sexually explicit conduct?
Intelligence briefs (1)
TN Bill Expands Unlawful Exposure to AI-Modified Intimate Images
The bill expands the offense of unlawful exposure to include AI-modified or digitally altered intimate images distributed with intent to cause distress [1].
This expands the scope of criminal liability for synthetic media and deepfakes within Tennessee, signaling increased regulatory attention to AI-driven image manipulation.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — status pending legislative process.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is SB1912?
- The Tennessee General Assembly introduced SB1912, which proposes to expand the offense of unlawful exposure [1]. This bill includes the distribution of images depicting identifiable intimate parts or sexually explicit conduct, specifically when such images were created or modified using computer software, artificial intelligence applications, or other digital editing tools, with the intent to cause emotional distress [1]. This development indicates an increasing regulatory focus on digitally manipulated media. Primary source →
- Why does SB1912 matter?
- This expands the scope of criminal liability for synthetic media and deepfakes within Tennessee, signaling increased regulatory attention to AI-driven image manipulation. Primary source →
- Who does SB1912 affect?
- Considerations include creators, distributors, and platforms involved in generating or sharing synthetic media, deepfakes, or digitally altered images in Tennessee. Companies developing or deploying AI systems for image generation, modification, or content moderation may need to review internal policies. Organizations operating social media platforms or content-sharing services with users in Tennessee are within scope. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for SB1912?
- No fixed deadline — status pending legislative process. Primary source →
- What is the current status of SB1912?
- As of the last published update, SB1912 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "introduced". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for SB1912?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SB1912&ga=113. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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