ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO – Artificial intelligence is now a present reality, and New Mexico lawmakers are taking steps to regulate its use. Representative Christine Chandler has introduced House Bill 22, which would make sharing intimate deepfake images a petty misdemeanor and give victims the right to sue. Chandler says the technology poses serious risks as generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Sora can create false and damaging content.
A second proposal, House Bill 28, would allow individuals to appeal AI-based employment decisions and require chatbots to periodically remind users they are not interacting with a real person.
Experts, including Chris Moore from the Santa Fe Institute, support the need for regulation, noting the growing influence of AI and the challenges in detecting manipulated content. While AI detection remains difficult, inconsistencies in lighting and overly perfect images can still be indicators.
Lawmakers say the goal is to balance innovation with protection as AI becomes more integrated into daily life.
