Harrisburg, Pa. — The Senate Judiciary Committee voted today to better protect young people against the serious threats posed by child sex abuse material generated using artificial intelligence (AI).

Senate Bill 1050 — sponsored by Senators Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) , Scott Martin (R-13) and Lisa Baker (R-20) — would require mandated reporters to report all instances of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) they become aware of, including those produced by a minor. This applies to teachers, child care workers, health care providers, and other individuals responsible for caring for children.

The senators noted there has been a startling increase in the amount of AI-generated CSAM being created and shared in recent years, including troubling cases in school settings.

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