Codul penal se schimbă: închisoare de până la 12 ani pentru materiale cu abuzuri asupra minorilor. Reguli și pentru AI

Romania's Penal Code is being amended to impose stricter penalties for offenses related to child sexual abuse materials, including those generated by artificial intelligence. The new law, effective from October 18, 2026, introduces differentiated prison sentences based on the severity of the crime, with penalties ranging from 2 to 12 years. It also mandates reporting obligations for individuals aware of such abuses and outlines exceptions for consensual exchanges among minors. Additionally, the law criminalizes the distribution of materials that facilitate these offenses, ensuring comprehensive coverage of both real and AI-generated content.