South Dakota

AI Policy Overview

South Dakota lawmakers have yet to prioritize artificial intelligence policies broadly. However, lawmakers took up a handful of bills to combat the proliferation of deepfake media in the 2024 session, enacting a sexual deepfake law specific to child pornography. 

Deepfakes

South Dakota enacted a law (SD SB 79) in 2024 adding computer-generated content to child pornography laws.

Legislative & Regulatory History

• 2024 - South Dakota enacted SD SB 79, which adds computer-generated content to child pornography laws.