Minnesota Takes Action Against Deepfake Abuse With Landmark Ban
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After a woman discovered that a family friend had created nonconsensual deepfake images of her and nearly 80 other women, Minnesota has passed legislation banning the apps and websites that produce such harmful content. The law represents a significant step forward in protecting people from digital image-based abuse and closing legal gaps that previously left victims without recourse.
After a woman discovered that a family friend had created nonconsensual deepfake images of her and nearly 80 other women, Minnesota has passed legislation banning the apps and websites that produce such harmful content. The law represents a significant step forward in protecting people from digital image-based abuse and closing legal gaps that previously left victims without recourse.