Spain Steps Up: New Laws to Tackle AI Porn and Safeguard Kids' Privacy!
The European country is proposing legislation to severely punish the creation of AI-generated pornographic images.
In a recent development, the Spanish government unveiled a new draft law to combat the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to generate images of minors or others' faces and bodies. This move has sparked widespread public attention due to the increasing prevalence of digital technology and the growing risks associated with deepfake technology.
Backed by Law
According to Spain's Justice Minister, Félix Bolaños, the draft law classifies "deepfakes of a sexual or severely insulting nature" as a crime against moral integrity. This means that generating fake pornographic videos or images using AI without consent will be legally punishable.
In recent times, many cases have popped up in Spain regarding nude images of minors, often young girls. In some instances, these fabricated images were used for blackmail, with creators threatening victims into paying money to prevent the images from being disseminated. In response, the Spanish government has decided to take decisive action to protect the privacy and moral safety of young people, particularly girls.
Parents Have a Role
The draft law mandates that mobile phone and tablet manufacturers pre-install free parental control systems on their devices to help parents monitor their children's online activity. The government also requires online influencers (social media content creators) to implement "age verification systems" to ensure their audience meets age requirements.
This legislative proposal is not designed to combat unethical digital behavior and also to protect the rights of young people in the digital age and ensure they are shielded from harm. The Spanish government states that as technology continues to evolve, effective legal measures must be taken to address the challenges that come with them.
