The state of Illinois has passed new legislation, House Bill 3851, to update the school code regarding cyberbullying. The law specifically expands the definition of prohibited conduct to include content generated by artificial intelligence. This measure aims to provide school administrators with clearer legal authority to address harassment involving deepfakes or AI-synthesized media. The update reflects growing legislative concern over the misuse of generative tools in educational environments. How effective will schools be at enforcing these new regulations?
