This bill, H.F. No. 1606, introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives, seeks to ban access to nudification technology, which involves altering images or videos to depict intimate parts that were not present in the original media.

Key Provisions:

1. Definitions:

   • "Intimate part" is defined as per Minnesota section 604.32.
   • "Nudify" refers to the alteration of an image or video to realistically depict an intimate part of an identifiable individual, making it appear as though it was originally part of the image or video.

2. Prohibition:

   • Owners or operators of websites, applications, software, or programs cannot allow users to access, download, or utilize their platform for nudification purposes.

3. Legal Remedies:

   • Any individual harmed by a violation of this law may sue for:
     • Compensatory damages (including mental anguish), up to three times the actual damages.
     • Punitive damages.
     • Injunctive relief (court orders to stop the activity).
     • Attorney fees and legal costs.
     • Any other relief the court deems appropriate.

4. Enforcement and Penalties:

   • The Attorney General can enforce this law under section 8.31.
   • Violators face a civil penalty of at least $500,000 for each unlawful instance of access, download, or use.

Summary:

The bill aims to prevent the misuse of AI-powered nudification technology by making it illegal to offer or enable such services. Those who violate this law could face significant financial penalties and be subject to legal action from affected individuals.