USASenateThe Disrupt Explicit Forged Images and Non-Consensual Edits Act, a new bill aimed at combating non-consensual pornography, was unanimously passed.Deep fakesThis bill would provide victims with legal avenues to hold accountable those who create or distribute these false images.
The rapid development of deepfake technology in recent years has made the illegal production of pornographic images a growing problem. This is especially true when intimate images of celebrities and ordinary people are maliciously produced and circulated. Earlier this year, Taylor Swift's pornographic deepfake images were widely circulated on social media, causing a strong public response. This problem not only troubles public figures, but also teenagers in schools. Some high school girls have even found that these fake intimate images are circulated among classmates.
Under the bill, victims can file lawsuits against those who create or process these deep fake images. Victims can receive up to $150,000 in damages if they can be identified in these images; if the incident is related to sexual assault, harassment or stalking, the amount of compensation can be up to $250,000. The bill now needs to pass the House of Representatives and then be sent to the president to sign into law.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said in his speech that this bill is not only a protection for minority groups, but also a solution to a widespread social problem. He emphasized that pornographic deep fake images can not only cause damage to personal life, but also may cause more serious social problems. Schumer called on the House of Representatives to review and pass this bill as soon as possible to ensure that this law can be implemented as soon as possible to protect the rights and interests of victims.
The passage of the bill is seen as a significant intervention in the misuse of artificial intelligence and marks an important step for lawmakers in addressing the challenges posed by emerging technologies.