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Australia Introduces Bill Against AI-Generated Deepfakes

A government crackdown on sexually explicit digital material.
Australia Introduces Bill Against AI-Generated Deepfakes
Sharing so-called deepfake images will now come with a risk of jail time. jannoon028/Freepik
Crystal-Rose Jones
Crystal-Rose Jones
6/6/2024|Updated: 6/7/2024
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The sharing of non-consensual “deepfake” sexually explicit material may soon be illegal in Australia.

It’s a move that has been welcomed by the Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA), which say the specific laws will strike the right balance between targeting the dangers of artificial intelligence (AI) without hindering the development of AI in Australia.

Crystal-Rose Jones
Crystal-Rose Jones
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Crystal-Rose Jones is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked at News Corp for 16 years as a senior journalist and editor.
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