South Dakota
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| State/Terr | AI Scope | Relevant Law | Law Link | Effective Date | Key Requirements | Enforcements & Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | AI CSAM | Amendment of South Dakota CSAM Laws | SB 79 | 2/12/2024 | • Expands the scope of existing child pornography statutes to include matter that is digitally altered or generated by the use of AI. | Existing criminal penalties apply. |
| South Dakota | AI in Political Advertising | An Act to Prohibit the Use of a Deepfake to Influence an Election | SB164 | 7/1/2025 | • Prohibits the distribution of AI-generated deepfakes with the intent to injure a candidate within 90 days of an election. • Provides a safe harbor from liability where the deepfake includes a disclosure stating "This (image/video/audio) has been manipulated or generated by artificial intelligence." The disclosure must also meet certain formatting / delivery requirements. | • Class 1 Misdemeanor. • Injunctive or other equitable relief. • Damages, reasonable costs and attorney fees, and any other relief the court deems proper in a suit by the candidate or other individual depicted. |
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