"Sexually explicit deepfakes are a growing threat to adults and teens on social media," Gascón added. "These images and videos can cause severe trauma, lost educational and job opportunities, and even lead to suicide. This new law empowers victims to take action and requires social media platforms to remove this deeply harmful content."

Taylor Swift and schoolkids
Victims of AI-generated sexually explicit content have ranged from celebrities, such as Taylor Swift, to middle school students.