Members of parliament have approved amendments to a proposed bill targeting sexually explicit deepfakes, expanding the legislation to also criminalize the creation and distribution of “nearly nude” manipulated images generated using artificial intelligence technology.
The revised bill is part of growing efforts by lawmakers to address the rapid rise of AI-generated content that can falsely depict individuals in compromising or intimate situations without their consent.
Supporters of the amendment argue that limiting the law only to fully explicit material would leave significant loopholes that could still allow harmful and exploitative content to circulate online. The inclusion of “nearly nude” imagery is intended to broaden protections for victims of digital abuse and image manipulation.
Deepfakes use artificial intelligence tools to alter or generate realistic images, videos, or audio recordings, often making it appear as though a person said or did something they never actually did. Concerns over the technology have increased worldwide as the tools become more advanced and accessible.
Lawmakers backing the bill said the expanded definitions are necessary to keep pace with evolving online threats, harassment tactics, and privacy violations linked to synthetic media technologies.
Digital rights experts and child protection advocates have welcomed tougher measures against harmful AI-generated content, particularly content used for harassment, exploitation, blackmail, or reputational damage.
However, some civil liberties groups and technology analysts have raised concerns about how terms such as “nearly nude” could be legally interpreted, warning that vague definitions may create challenges around enforcement and freedom of expression.
The legislation is also expected to impose stricter penalties for individuals found guilty of producing or distributing prohibited deepfake material without consent.
Governments around the world have increasingly faced pressure to regulate artificial intelligence technologies as concerns grow over misinformation, online abuse, election interference, and digital privacy.
Experts say the latest amendments reflect a broader international trend toward tightening laws surrounding AI-generated media and online safety protections.
As debate over artificial intelligence regulation continues, lawmakers say the updated bill aims to balance technological innovation with stronger safeguards for personal privacy and digital security.
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