New Jersey Governor signs law making it a crime to create and share malicious deepfakes with fines of up to $30,000
In recent years, with the development of AI technology, 'deepfakes,' which use AI to create false content from photos and videos of real people, have become a social problem. In response to this situation, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill into law, A3540/S2544, which enacts civil and criminal penalties for the creation and sharing of deepfakes.
Office of the | Governor Governor Murphy Signs Bipartisan Legislation Establishing Civil and Criminal Penalties for Deceptive AI Deepfakes
STATE OF NEW JERSEY 221st LEGISLATURE
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'Deepfake' is false content that is the result of the unauthorized use of AI to manipulate the appearance or voice of another person. Until now, the law has not kept up with the new technology of AI, making it difficult to prosecute malicious individuals who create and share deepfake content.
However, on April 2, 2025, Governor Murphy signed a law establishing civil and criminal penalties for malicious deep fakes. This means that anyone who creates or shares malicious deep fake content will be subject to imprisonment or a fine of up to $30,000 (approximately 4.38 million yen).
The existence of Francesca Mani, who was a victim of the 2023 incident at Westfield High School in New Jersey in which nude images of female students created using AI were shared, played a major role in the enactment of this law. Since becoming a victim of deepfakes, Mani has actively advocated for AI legislation and has been lobbying lawmakers to take strong measures to protect vulnerable people from deepfakes. In 2024, she was selected as ' one of the most influential people in the AI world ' by major news magazine TIME.
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Governor Murphy met with Mani and his group in September 2024 and expressed his admiration and support for Mani's work.
Regarding the enactment of this law, Mani said, 'I am proud to have been advocating for AI legislation since 2023, and I am honored to have participated in the signing of this bill. This victory is for all the women and teenagers who have been told that 'you can't do anything' or 'it's impossible,' and it is strong evidence that with the right support, they can create big change.'
'This new law targets those who misuse AI to deceive or harm others and provides criminal and civil safeguards and remedies to protect the public when deepfakes are used inappropriately,' said New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin. 'We thank the Legislature and Governor Murphy for enacting these new laws.'
Governor Murphy added, 'I am proud to sign this bill today and take a stand against dangerous deepfakes. AI has proven to be a powerful tool, but it must be used responsibly. We are committed to fighting misinformation and ensuring trust in the media. We support victims of deepfakes and will continue to prioritize the safety and well-being of all New Jerseyans.'
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