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UK enacts tough law on deepfakes

The Ministry of Justice said on the 16th, the Ministry of Justice said on the 16th that the government could receive sexual image or video without the party consent of the party. Strong response to deep fake Britain’s Ministry of Justice said on the 16th (local time) that if the government-proposed …

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PublishedApril 25, 2024

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Context

The Ministry of Justice said on the 16th, the Ministry of Justice said on the 16th that the government could receive sexual image or video without the party consent of the party. Britain’s Ministry of Justice said on the 16th (local time) that if the government-proposed amendment to the criminal case bill passes parliament, a person who makes sexual images or videos with deepfakes without the consent of the parties could be criminally charged and fined without an upper limit. Even if the producer did not intend to share it, it is subject to punishment.

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Analysis

Anyone, adults and children alike, can access deepfake technology, and the deepfake pornography production site can be easily used just by posting pictures. Teenagers use it out of curiosity, leading to crimes. Celebrity singer Taylor Swift is also a victim of deepfake crimes, and her criminal touch not only for celebrities but also for ordinary citizens is spreading at a fast pace.

Key Points

The U.K. is pushing for a bill to punish even if you make pornography with deepfakes. Even if you don’t intend to share deepfake pornography, you’re punished.
Channel 4 reported last month that an analysis of five deep fake pornographic websites with the most visitors showed that the faces of about 4,000 celebrities, including actors, TV stars, singers and YouTubers, were synthesised in pornography.