Yang Rohr Bill Cracking Down on Cyber-Bullying Using Generative AI Technology Passes House Vote

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, rallied support for a measure to crack down on the growing trend of bullying that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to create and disseminate sexually explicit materials. The bill passed the House on Wednesday and now moves to the Illinois Senate for consideration.

“Students these days have unfettered access to the world of artificial intelligence, and many are feeling the effects of this with rising rates of cyberbullying and the use of AI to create sexually explicit materials,” Yang Rohr said. “As our conversations continue on how we utilize AI for good, we also have to act now to reverse this more destructive trend and hold students accountable for their actions online and in the classroom. My legislation does just that, ensuring that every student can learn and reach their full potential.”

Yang Rohr's House Bill 3851 expands the definition of cyberbullying and capacity for school districts to respond to cases involving sexually explicit materials of their students created by generative artificial intelligence programs. The legislation is a response to growing reports nationally and locally of these types of AI programs being used to create vulgar, demeaning and
harmful materials.

House Bill 3851 passed out of the House Floor and the Cybersecurity, Data Analytics & amp; IT Committee unanimously and is supported by ACLU Illinois and the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault.

For more information, visit ILGA.gov.