How S 4678 changes current law

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This bill introduces new federal prohibitions on the use of minor-simulating chatbots engaging in sexually explicit conduct or conversation, establishing criminal penalties and civil enforcement mechanisms.

• 18 U.S.C. Chapter 110

  Sec. 2260B. Prohibition on minor-simulating chatbots that engage in sexually explicit conduct or sexually explicit conversation

  Establishes a new section prohibiting chatbots that simulate minors in sexually explicit situations.

• 18 U.S.C. § 2260B

  It shall be unlawful for a covered entity to make available to human users a chatbot that is designed to simulate (through text, audio, visual, or other means) a minor engaged in interactive sexually explicit conduct or an interactive sexually explicit conversation with a human user.

  Creates a criminal offense for covered entities providing minor-simulating chatbots that engage in sexually explicit conduct.

• 18 U.S.C. § 2260B

  The Attorney General may, upon request, provide an exemption from the prohibition under paragraph (1) for limited purpose of law enforcement investigation activities to specified entities.

  Allows exemptions from the prohibitions for law enforcement agencies engaged in specific investigations.

• 18 U.S.C. § 2260B

  Any person who willfully violates subsection (b) shall be fined not more than $100,000.

  Imposes criminal penalties up to $100,000 for willful violations of the new prohibitions.

• 18 U.S.C. § 2260B

  The Attorney General may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States to enjoin the violation.

  Authorizes the Attorney General to pursue civil enforcement actions against violators.

• 18 U.S.C. § 2260B

  The Attorney General shall submit an annual report detailing convictions, penalties imposed, and investigations related to violations of this section.

  Requires annual reporting on the enforcement of the new prohibitions.