Tag #Legal Implications

What are the immediate implications of the Wisconsin judge's ruling on the prosecution of individuals possessing AI-generated CSAM?

A Wisconsin federal judge dismissed a charge against Steven Anderegg for possessing AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM), citing the First Amendment's protection of private possession of obscene material. The Justice Department appealed this ruling, arguing that the 2003 Protect Act criminalizes AI-generated CSAM. This case significantly impacts the legal landscape surrounding AI-generated CSAM, potentially limiting future prosecutions.