Criminal Law - Identity Fraud - Artificial Intelligence and Deepfake Representations

HB 1425 bans using artificial intelligence or deepfake technology to impersonate someone and cause harm like financial loss, emotional distress, or physical injury. It defines "deepfake" as digital content indistinguishable from a real person (excluding cartoons, drawings, or sculptures) and prohibits creating such content for identity fraud. Victims can file civil lawsuits against perpetrators for damages. The law amends Maryland’s criminal code to specifically address AI-driven identity fraud, targeting the misuse of personal information for deceptive purposes.