A measure prohibiting the dissemination of revenge pornography created using artificial intelligence will take effect later this year.

The governor recently signed a bill by Rep. Toni Hasenbeck, R-Elgin, House Bill 1364, which adds "artificially generated sexual depictions" to the statute prohibiting the sharing of revenge pornography. Revenge pornography occurs when a person shares private sexual images without the consent of the depicted person to humiliate that person. Under the provisions of HB1364, AI-created revenge porn will become a misdemeanor offense.

"As technology evolves, so must our laws," Hasenbeck said. "Artificial intelligence should never be used as a weapon to exploit or humiliate someone. By closing this loophole, we’re protecting Oklahomans from a deeply harmful and invasive form of abuse."

HB1364 was authored in the Senate by Sen. Jerry Alvord, R-Wilson.

"As technology continues to evolve, we must continue to update our statutes to reflect these advancements and ensure that Oklahomans are protected from misuse of artificial intelligence,” Alvord said. “This legislation recognizes that digitally fabricated content, although not real, can still cause very real harm to individuals. I’m proud to see it signed into law—a significant step toward safeguarding Oklahomans’ dignity and privacy in the age of AI." 

Hasenbeck previously authored legislation to expand the definition of "child pornography" to include AI-generated depictions of children in sexually explicit content.

HB1364 takes effect Nov. 1.