Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater: Protecting children against CSAM deepfakes without banning ai technology

The concept and dangers of social media and Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) are not new; however, new issues have developed with the promulgation of artificial intelligence and the creation of deepfake media. Children are being adversely affected by deepfakes in a whole new way, which is reflected by the lack of legislation in this area. This, along with the increasing public accessibility to manipulate media, has created ever-growing dangers, which the country is not prepared to handle. This Note opposes banning AI technology, and instead proposes a two-part federal legislation to provide criminal and civil penalties for CSAM deepfakes.