An Akel MP has tabled legislation to tackle the phenomenon of ‘deepfakes’ and AI manipulation of audio-visual material.
The bill from Akel’s Christos Christofides would make a criminal offence the circulation of manipulated audio/images/video if done without the person’s express consent.
In addition, affected people would be able to sue for damages and seek injunctive relief.
Injunctive relief is a court-ordered remedy that compels a party to do or refrain
