Alaska Deepfake Laws: AI Images, Voice Cloning & Penalties (2026)

Alaska now has one deepfake-specific criminal law, and it is narrow. HB 239, an omnibus crime bill that became law without the governor's signature on June 18, 2026 as Chapter 9, SLA 2026, added AS 11.61.121 and AS 11.61.122, which criminalize distributing and possessing generated obscene child sexual abuse material even when no actual child was used. Those sections took effect July 1, 2026. Outside that narrow lane, no Alaska statute expressly criminalizes nonconsensual intimate deepfakes of adults, election-related synthetic media, or AI voice cloning. House Bill 47, which would create several broader deepfake crimes, passed the Alaska House unanimously in February 2026 but stalled in Senate Judiciary, so federal statutes still carry most of the weight for adult Alaskans affected by AI-generated abuse.

Is It Illegal to Make a Deepfake of Someone in Alaska?

It depends on what the deepfake shows. Since July 1, 2026, Alaska criminalizes one category outright: AS 11.61.121 and AS 11.61.122 make it a felony to distribute or possess generated obscene child sexual abuse material, and AS 11.61.122(a)(2) applies "regardless of whether an actual child was used."

For everything else, there is no statute that directly answers the question. Alaska has no enacted law criminalizing the creation or distribution of nonconsensual intimate deepfakes of adults, no election deepfake disclosure requirement, and no right of publicity covering AI voice clones.

That broader picture may still change. HB 47 passed the Alaska House 39 to 0 with one member excused on February 27, 2026. The bill would prohibit distribution of a "generated sexual depiction" of an adult and distribution of a "forged digital likeness," which the bill defines as an AI-created or AI-altered visual or audio representation of an identifiable person that a reasonable person would believe is authentic. The bill was still in Senate Judiciary when the Legislature adjourned its regular session on May 20, 2026, so it was not enacted. Its generated child sexual abuse material provisions did pass separately inside HB 239, the omnibus crime bill that became law without the governor's signature on June 18, 2026 as Chapter 9, SLA 2026.

Separately, SB 2 (election deepfakes plus state AI disclosure rules) and SB 33 (synthetic media defamation and electioneering) remained in the 34th Legislature's Senate committees when the regular session adjourned in May 2026. Neither was signed into law.

For deepfakes of adults, which fall outside Alaska's criminal codes, victims must rely on federal law or common law tort claims until the legislature acts.

Sexual and Intimate Deepfakes

Alaska currently has no statute that expressly covers nonconsensual intimate deepfakes of adults. The state's Attorney General joined a 47-state coalition in August 2025 urging tech companies to restrict deepfake pornography, underscoring the absence of state-level criminal tools for adult victims.

What HB 47 would add (if enacted): A new offense of distribution of a generated sexual depiction would make it a Class A misdemeanor to share manipulated or AI-created sexual imagery of a real, identifiable adult without that person's consent, when distributed with reckless disregard that it may cause physical, emotional, reputational, or economic harm. Class A misdemeanors in Alaska carry up to one year in jail and a fine up to $25,000.

Minors are better protected, and AI-generated imagery of minors is now expressly covered. Alaska Statute 11.41.455 (unlawful exploitation of a minor) is a Class A felony (elevated to an unclassified felony for prior convictions or a victim under 13) covering the creation of material that visually or aurally depicts a minor in sexual conduct. AS 11.61.127 prohibits possession of child sexual abuse material.

HB 239 added two further offenses, effective July 1, 2026: distribution of generated obscene child sexual abuse material (AS 11.61.121, a Class B felony, or a Class A felony after a prior qualifying conviction) and possession of such material (AS 11.61.122, a Class C felony). AS 11.61.122(a)(2) reaches material that depicts, in a patently offensive way, a child under 18 who "by manipulation, creation, or modification, appears to be engaged in" the conduct listed in AS 11.41.455(a)(1) through (8), "regardless of whether an actual child was used." That clause is what closes the gap the older possession statute left open for AI-generated images. AS 11.61.121 also treats possession of 100 or more qualifying items as prima facie evidence of distribution.

Federal gap-filler for adults: The TAKE IT DOWN Act (Public Law 119-12, signed May 19, 2025) is now the primary federal tool. It makes it a federal crime to knowingly publish nonconsensual intimate visual depictions of real people, expressly including AI-generated deepfakes (called "digital forgeries" in the Act). Penalties reach up to two years in prison (three years when the victim is a minor). Platforms must remove flagged intimate deepfakes within 48 hours of a victim's notice, with FTC enforcement.

Election and Political Deepfakes

Alaska has no enacted law governing deepfakes in elections or political advertising. SB 2, sponsored by Senator Shelley Hughes in the 34th Legislature, would require disclosure when election-related communications use AI-generated or significantly altered imagery. SB 33 would create civil liability for defamation claims involving synthetic media in electioneering communications and would prohibit knowingly using a deepfake in electioneering with intent to influence a vote.

Both bills were referred to Senate committees in January 2025 and had not advanced to a floor vote as of mid-2026.

The absence of a state law does not mean political deepfakes are entirely unregulated. Existing Alaska election law prohibits materially false statements about candidates. Federal election law applies where campaigns use deepfakes in coordination with federal candidates. First Amendment scrutiny of election deepfake laws is an active area of litigation nationally; a California law was struck down and permanently enjoined in 2025, which may partly explain the cautious pace in Alaska.

AI Voice Cloning and Digital Likeness

Alaska has no right of publicity statute, making it one of the states with the weakest protections for voice and likeness. No Alaska law restricts the creation or commercial use of an AI-simulated voice of a real person.

For comparison, Tennessee's ELVIS Act (Tenn. Code Ann. 47-25-1101 et seq., effective July 1, 2024) was the first state law to expressly extend right of publicity protections to AI voice clones. It has become the national reference point for what voice-cloning legislation looks like. Alaska has no equivalent.

HB 47's "forged digital likeness" provision would reach some voice-cloning scenarios: distributing an AI audio clone of a person to harass, threaten, or deceive that person would become a Class A misdemeanor if the bill becomes law. But this addresses criminal misuse, not the broader commercial right of publicity that Tennessee and a growing number of states have enacted. HB 239 did not carry any forged digital likeness or voice-cloning provision into law.

At the state level, Alaskans whose voice or image is commercially exploited by AI without consent can attempt a common law misappropriation of likeness claim. Alaska courts have not extensively developed this theory, and there is no confirmed precedent for voice-cloning cases.

For AI voice cloning used in automated phone calls, federal law already applies. The FCC ruled in February 2024 (FCC 24-17) that AI-generated voices in robocalls are "artificial" under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, making unsolicited AI voice-clone robocalls illegal nationwide, including in Alaska. This ruling was triggered by the 2024 New Hampshire fake-Biden primary robocall incident.

For a broader look at how Alaska regulates AI systems, see the Alaska AI Laws page, which covers AI use by state agencies, automated decision-making, and related statutes. That page addresses general AI regulation; this page focuses specifically on deepfakes, synthetic media, and voice cloning.

Federal Law That Applies in Alaska

Because Alaska's only enacted synthetic-media crime is limited to generated child sexual abuse material, federal law is the primary recourse for adult victims. Here is what applies right now:

TAKE IT DOWN Act (Public Law 119-12, enacted May 19, 2025): The first federal intimate deepfake law. It criminalizes knowing publication of nonconsensual intimate visual depictions, including AI-generated deepfakes, with penalties up to two years in prison and three years when minors are involved. Platforms must remove flagged content within 48 hours. The FTC enforces platform compliance.

Federal CSAM law (18 U.S.C. 2256(8)(B)): Under the PROTECT Act, federal law covers computer- and AI-generated images that are "indistinguishable" from a real minor in sexual conduct. This applies in Alaska alongside the state's new AS 11.61.121 and AS 11.61.122.

FCC AI robocall ruling (FCC 24-17, Feb. 2024): AI-generated voices in robocalls violate the TCPA. FCC enforcement applies in all states.

FTC Impersonation Rule (16 CFR Part 461, eff. April 1, 2024): Prohibits deceptive AI impersonation of government entities and businesses. A proposed extension to cover individual impersonation remains an unfinalized rulemaking as of mid-2026.

DEFIANCE Act and NO FAKES Act: These remain proposed legislation only. The DEFIANCE Act (S.1837, 119th Congress) would create a federal civil cause of action for sexual deepfake victims with liquidated damages up to $150,000. The NO FAKES Act (S.4591) would create a federal voice and likeness right against unauthorized AI replicas. The DEFIANCE Act passed the Senate by unanimous consent on January 13, 2026 but has not passed the House; the NO FAKES Act has not passed either chamber. Neither has been enacted as of mid-2026 and is not current law.

For more on Alaska's interaction with AI meeting and recording tools, see Alaska AI Meeting Recording Laws.

What Victims Can Do

If you are an Alaska victim of a deepfake or AI-generated intimate image right now, several options exist even though the state's only synthetic-media statute is limited to generated child sexual abuse material.

Federal criminal report: File a complaint with the FBI or the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (for material involving minors). The TAKE IT DOWN Act is a federal crime enforceable by the DOJ.

Alaska criminal report for material involving minors: Since July 1, 2026, distributing or possessing generated obscene child sexual abuse material is a state felony under AS 11.61.121 and AS 11.61.122. Report it to the Alaska State Troopers or your local police department as well as to the NCMEC CyberTipline.

Platform takedown: Under the TAKE IT DOWN Act, platforms must remove intimate deepfakes within 48 hours of a victim's notice. Submit a report directly through the platform's reporting tools and reference the TAKE IT DOWN Act. The FTC oversees compliance and accepts complaints at ftc.gov.

Civil tort claims: Alaska common law allows claims for intentional infliction of emotional distress and invasion of privacy (false light or intrusion). A deepfake intimate image could support both theories, though Alaska courts have not specifically addressed AI-generated content. Damages, including emotional distress and reputational harm, are recoverable, but there is no statutory multiplier or minimum award.

Contact the Alaska AG: The Alaska Attorney General's office has publicly engaged on the NCII deepfake issue and participates in the national coalition pushing platforms to restrict deepfake pornography.

For background on how Alaska's recording and privacy laws interact with digital content, see Alaska Recording Laws and Alaska Data Privacy Laws.

Penalties at a Glance

Disclaimer: This page provides general legal information about Alaska deepfake and AI laws, not legal advice. Deepfake and AI legislation is moving rapidly at both the state and federal level. Laws described as pending may have changed since publication. If you are affected by a deepfake or synthetic media incident, consult a licensed Alaska attorney for advice specific to your situation.

For the full 50-state comparison, see Deepfake and AI Voice Cloning Laws by State.

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