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AI and AI-generated CSAM rules: the absolute lines you do not cross
Understand why AI-generated child sexual material is illegal — even cartoons, even of yourself.
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- 1The big idea
- 2CSAM
- 3federal law
- 4minors
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Section 1
The big idea
Generating, requesting, or sharing sexual content of anyone under 18 — including cartoons, AI fakes, or even of yourself — is a federal crime in the US and most countries. There's no grey zone, no edge case.
How to use it
- Ask AI to explain the PROTECT Act in plain English
- Know that 'I drew it myself' or 'it's just AI' is not a defense
- Report any service that generates this to NCMEC CyberTipline
- Walk away from any group chat asking for it — and report
Try it
Save NCMEC CyberTipline (1-800-843-5678) and ncmec.org/cybertipline to your phone in case you ever need to report.
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