Technology & Privacy
How AI-Generated Content Laws Are Changing Across the Country
February 12, 2026 | Max Rieper
In 2025, lawmakers in every state introduced some form of sexual deepfake laws to address non-consensual content and child sexual abuse material created using AI tools. State AI deepfake legislation has expanded to include political deepfake regulations that require disclaimers on digitally manipulated content in campaign ads, though some laws have faced constitutional challenges on free speech grounds. Federal legislation like the Take it Down Act now requires online platforms to remove AI-generated content laws violations, specifically non-consensual sexual deepfakes. Looking ahead to 2026, non-consensual deepfake bills are expected to target not just individual creators but also generative AI platforms, payment processors, and hosting services that enable deepfake production and distribution.
