British govt criminalises creation of deepfake images without consent

DESPICABLE people who create sexually explicit 'deepfakes' will face prosecution under a new law going through its parliamentary journey, the British government said on Tuesday.

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Deepfake refers to images and videos made to look hyperrealistic, with the victim usually unaware and unable to give their consent. Recent years have seen the growing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to add the faces of celebrities or public figures-most often women-into pornographic films.

Under the new offence, those who create such images without consent face a criminal record and an unlimited fine. If the deepfake content is then shared more widely, offenders could be sent to jail.