Pornografia cu minori va fi sancționată penal chiar dacă imaginile/video au fost generate cu AI

The Romanian Chamber of Deputies has approved a bill amending the Penal Code to include penalties for child pornography, even if generated by AI. The term "child pornography" is replaced with "materials containing sexual abuse of minors" to emphasize abuse rather than adult pornography. The law covers production, possession, distribution, and access to such materials, including AI-generated images that convincingly depict minors in sexual contexts. Penalties range from 2 to 12 years in prison, with harsher sentences for offenders in positions of authority. A limited exception exists for minors close in age, but not in cases of coercion or exploitation. The bill aims to adapt legislation to digital realities, balancing the need for protection with legitimate content.