South Carolina
AI Policy Overview
South Carolina lawmakers have yet to prioritize artificial intelligence policies broadly. In 2024, lawmakers enacted a law addressing sexual deepfakes. And for the 2024 legislative session, the House created a new special committee to examine the impact of artificial intelligence, as well as cybersecurity and cybercrime. Representative Jeff Bradley (R) will serve as chair, and he will ask the full House to vote on making the committee permanent. The 19-member committee is composed of 14 Republicans and 5 Democrats.
Deepfakes
In 2024, South Carolina enacted a law (SC HB 3424), which adds images morphed by electronic means to provisions relating to child pornography.
Legislative & Regulatory History
2024 - South Carolina enacted SC HB 3424, which adds images morphed by electronic means to provisions relating to child pornography.