Bipartisan Bill Proposes Prison Terms Up to 30 Years for AI-Facilitated Fraud

Representatives Ted Lieu and Neal Dunn introduced the AI Fraud Deterrence Act on November 25, 2025, establishing enhanced penalties for crimes committed using artificial intelligence. The legislation authorizes prison sentences of up to 30 years and fines reaching $2 million for AI-assisted bank fraud. Impersonation of federal officials using AI would carry three-year terms and $1 million fines.