Alaska House OKs bill to crack down on AI-generated child sexual abuse material

By: Corinne Smith

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: March 2, 2026

Words: 922

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

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Anyone that possesses, creates or shares child sexual abuse material created with artificial intelligence in Alaska would face new state felony charges under legislation advanced by the Alaska House of Representatives on Friday — plus AI companies and social media companies could face state penalties too.

House members passed House Bill 47 almost unanimously by a 39 to 0 vote, with Rep. Neal Foster, D-Nome, absent. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Sarah …

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