New Law Targets Deepfake Abuse: Criminalising Creation Without Consent

England and Wales are set to criminalise the creation of sexually explicit "deepfake" images without consent under new legislation. The law will impose severe penalties, including potential jail time, even if the images are not shared, addressing privacy violations and emotional distress caused to victims. This move highlights growing legal responses to digital sexual abuse, emphasising the need to protect individuals from this invasive and often distressing exploitation.

You can read more about this significant legal development here.