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Protecting Our Children in an AI World Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1283| House 
| Updated: 2/13/2025
Gus M. Bilirakis

Gus M. Bilirakis

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (1)
John H. Rutherford (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, titled the "Protecting Our Children in an AI World Act of 2025," seeks to strengthen federal law against child pornography, specifically targeting content generated using artificial intelligence. It achieves this by amending title 18 of the United States Code in two primary ways. The bill eliminates an affirmative defense in child pornography prosecutions, particularly for cases involving computer-generated images, thereby removing the argument that no actual minor was involved. Furthermore, it expands the definition of "sexually explicit conduct" to explicitly include "simulated obscene exhibition" of various body parts, ensuring that AI-generated content falls under the purview of existing prohibitions. These changes are designed to close legal loopholes and enhance the prosecution of those who create or possess AI-generated child pornography.
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Timeline
Feb 13, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 13, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • February 13, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 13, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Advanced technology and technological innovationsCrimes against childrenDomestic violence and child abusePornographySex offenses

Protecting Our Children in an AI World Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1283| House 
| Updated: 2/13/2025
This legislation, titled the "Protecting Our Children in an AI World Act of 2025," seeks to strengthen federal law against child pornography, specifically targeting content generated using artificial intelligence. It achieves this by amending title 18 of the United States Code in two primary ways. The bill eliminates an affirmative defense in child pornography prosecutions, particularly for cases involving computer-generated images, thereby removing the argument that no actual minor was involved. Furthermore, it expands the definition of "sexually explicit conduct" to explicitly include "simulated obscene exhibition" of various body parts, ensuring that AI-generated content falls under the purview of existing prohibitions. These changes are designed to close legal loopholes and enhance the prosecution of those who create or possess AI-generated child pornography.
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Timeline
Feb 13, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 13, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • February 13, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 13, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Gus M. Bilirakis

Gus M. Bilirakis

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (1)
John H. Rutherford (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advanced technology and technological innovationsCrimes against childrenDomestic violence and child abusePornographySex offenses