Attorneys General Discuss Regulating AI-Generated Child Porn

American attorneys general from all 50 states and four territories have written a letter to Congress, urging them to establish an expert commission to investigate how generative AI can be exploited for creating child sexual abuse material (CSAM). They also call for extending existing laws against CSAM to include AI-generated content. The attorneys general express concern about open-source AI tools making it easy to create explicit AI-generated content, including child pornography, and the potential harm this poses to children. They argue that even fake AI-generated CSAM can normalize child exploitation and incite those seeking to sexualize children.

Regulating AI-generated images of children is a complex issue, balancing child protection with individual rights and technological advancements. The attorneys general recommend forming an expert commission to study the problem and propose solutions. They also suggest expanding current restrictions to cover AI-generated CSAM. However, the challenge lies in finding a balance between safeguarding children and not stifling technological progress or infringing on rights. Past efforts to combat CSAM in technology have faced controversies and potential overreach, so a thoughtful and nuanced approach is necessary.