Makers of Pornographic ‘Deepfake’ Content Could Receive Up to 2 Years in Prison
Deepfakes, utilizing AI to manipulate explicit images or videos, have surged significantly, with over 99 percent of reported cases targeting women and girls.
Creators and distributors of sexually explicit “deepfake” images may face up to two years behind bars under government proposals.
A comprehensive set of measures, unveiled by the Ministry of Justice on Tuesday, includes new offenses for capturing an intimate image without consent and installing equipment to facilitate these offenses.
“Deepfakes” are explicit images or videos that have been altered to resemble someone without their consent.
The government raised concerns about the rapid proliferation of these highly realistic images. It warned that the impact on victims, especially women and girls who are often the focus, is “devastating,” according to a statement.
Victims minister Alex Davies-Jones stated that the new legislation will help prevent individuals from being victimized online.
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