US states tighten deepfake rules: Oregon, New Jersey, Louisiana

Aug 10, 2026 · Issue 2 · 5 sources, 7 articles

In Oregon, AI-generated campaign ads are testing the state's deepfake law, while New Jersey has introduced fines of up to $30,000 and prison exposure for "nudify" apps. In Louisiana, a new law cracks down on AI-generated deepfakes and child sexual abuse material.

Who is affected and how

lawyer

Lawyers representing victims and defendants need to know state-level offences that differ from one another.

citizen

Because protection differs from state to state, it is worth learning the rules where you live.

Sources

• AI campaign ads put Oregon's deepfake law to the testaxios · Aug 12, 2026
• AI deepfakes test Oregon election lawaxios.com · Aug 12, 2026
• New Jersey AI Nudify Law: $30,000 Fines and Prison Exposure Explainedumatechnology.org · Aug 14, 2026
• New Jersey AI Deepfake Law: $30,000 Fine Explainedtechbloat.com · Aug 14, 2026
• A new Louisiana law cracks down on AI-generated deepfakes, child pornographywwltv.com · Aug 10, 2026

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