Arizona

AI Policy Overview

Arizona legislators have taken steps to address artificial intelligence policies, particularly concerning deepfakes. In 2024, lawmakers enacted a law addressing both sexual and political deepfakes.

Deepfakes

In 2024, Arizona enacted a law (AZ HB 2394) addressing both political and sexual deepfakes. The law gives political candidates a cause of action for digital impersonation absent a disclaimer. The measure also allows a person depicted in a sexual deepfake to sue for injunctive relief and damages.

Facial Recognition

In 2020, Minnesota enacted a law (MN SF 3072) prohibiting law enforcement from using a drone with facial recognition or other biometric-matching technology without first obtaining a warrant.

Legislative & Regulatory History

  • 2024 - Arizona enacted AZ HB 2394, which restricts the use of political and sexual deepfakes.