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Regulatory Action
2025-12-20
North Dakota Implements AI Anti-Stalking Law
AI Model: Unspecified generative AI tool Criminal LawAgentic AIState Law
I. Executive Summary
A new state law went into effect prohibiting the use of AI-powered robots or agents to stalk or harass individuals.
II. Key Facts
- Expands criminal harassment statutes to cover synthetic agents. • Provides for specific civil penalties for deepfake-based harassment. • Requires disclosure of automated communication in certain contexts.
III. Regulatory & Ethical Implications
Example of specific criminal liability being assigned to the deployment of AI agents.