Creating and sharing deceptive AI-generated media is now a crime in New Jersey

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Creating and sharing deceptive AI-generated media is now a crime in New Jersey

Creating and sharing deceptive media made with artificial intelligence is now a crime in New Jersey and open to lawsuits under a new state law. Democratic Gov.

New Jersey governor signs legislation creating penalties for deep fakes

New Jersey is now looking to punish people who create or distribute deep fakes, which are videos or photos manipulated by AI.

New NJ law looks to punish those who maliciously create or share 'deepfake' media

On Wednesday, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill into law that would potentially fine those who make or share deceptive media for the furtherance of additional criminal activity up to $30,000.

New Jersey has enacted legislation that criminalizes the creation and distribution of deepfake content.

**New Jersey’s New Law Criminalizing Deepfakes: A Comprehensive Report** On April 2, 2025, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation that establishes civil and criminal penalties for the production and dissemination of deceptive audio or visual media, commonly known as “deepfakes.” The law responds to a rising tide of AI-driven fraud and synthetic media threats that have prompted increased regulatory scrutiny nationwide. ### Key Provisi…

Anyone who believes or shares audio-visual content “deepfakes” with the intention of harming another person could face fines of up to $30,000 in New Jersey, said New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. The ruler signed legislation that establishes civil and criminal sanctions for the production and dissemination of misleading audio-visual content, commonly known as “deepfakes.” “I am proud to sign today’s legislation and strongly oppose misleading and …