AOC Praises Graham for Backing $150,000 Deepfake Porn Bill Stalled in House
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 15
AOC Praises Graham for Backing $150,000 Deepfake Porn Bill Stalled in House
1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 15
Summary
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said late Sen. Lindsey Graham was instrumental in winning bipartisan Senate support for the DEFIANCE Act, which would let victims of nonconsensual AI-generated porn sue in federal court.
The measure passed the Senate by unanimous consent in January, but its House companion has not moved beyond the House Judiciary Committee chaired by Rep. Jim Jordan.
Victims who prevail could recover $150,000 in liquidated damages, or $250,000 when the conduct is tied to sexual assault, stalking or harassment, along with injunctions or orders to delete the material.
The praise underscored a rare partnership between Ocasio-Cortez and Graham, frequent political opponents who sharply disagreed on foreign policy and defense spending.