Attorney General Steve Marshall has expressed approval for the Alabama Senate's recent adoption of the Alabama Child Protection Act. This legislative move, encapsulated in House Bill 168, was championed in the Senate by Senator April Weaver from Brierfield and passed without opposition. Earlier this year, in February, the House of Representatives also unanimously approved the bill, which was sponsored by Representative Matt Woods from Jasper. The legislation is now set to be presented to the Governor for signing.
The act aims to enhance Alabama's capacity to investigate and prosecute cases involving artificially-generated child sexual abuse material. Attorney General Marshall highlighted the dual nature of artificial intelligence, acknowledging its potential for innovation while also noting its misuse in creating harmful content. He stated that with this legislation, "Alabama will become a leader in the nation for protecting children from this scourge—thwarting child sex abuse material designed by artificial intelligence."
Marshall further expressed gratitude towards Representative Matt Woods for his leadership on this issue, emphasizing that it equips law enforcement and prosecutors with necessary tools to combat such crimes effectively.
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