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Iowa — Attorney General Brenna Bird Warns of Deepfake Dangers as Students Head Back to School
Iowa · Attorney General Brenna Bird Warns of Deepfake Dangers as Students Head Back to School
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- August 19, 2025
- Applies to
- Iowa parents, schools, and students; creators and distributors of AI-generated deepfake imagery of minors
The Iowa Attorney General issued a consumer alert warning parents and schools that AI-generated deepfake images used to harass or bully students are criminal acts under state and federal law.
Who is protected: Residents interacting with state government AI systems; public-sector data subjects.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Iowa |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Strength | Limited |
| Citation | Attorney General Brenna Bird Warns of Deepfake Dangers as Students Head Back to School |
| Topics | government use of AI · consumer data privacy · AI disclosure and transparency |
| Agency page | Iowa Attorney General - Newsroom |
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