AI deepfakes leave people vulnerable to exploitation, identity theft, scams, misinformation and misrepresentation of character, says the bill’s author. A consumer warning would make everyday consumers think twice before breaking the law.

The Social Media Safety Act, which required age verification to access major platforms, was too broadly written to pass the judge’s constitutional test.

A bill in the Washington State legislature would require parental control options and limit the hours of push notifications for minors. It passed the Senate but has stalled in the House Consumer Protection & Business Committee.