UK pushes up a law criminalizing deepfake nudes in response to Grok
Source: The Verge
UK law criminalizes non‑consensual intimate deepfakes
The UK is bringing a law into force that makes creating non‑consensual intimate deepfake images—a phenomenon that has proliferated on X because of the Grok AI chatbot—a criminal offense, as reported by the BBC.
Background
“The Data Act, passed last year, made it a criminal offence to create — or request the creation of — deepfake pornographic images of a real person without their consent.”
The new legislation expands on this by specifically targeting intimate deepfakes that are shared online without the subject’s permission.
Key provisions
- Up to two years in prison
- A fine
- Or both
Context and impact
The move follows growing concerns over the rapid spread of AI‑generated non‑consensual sexual content, which has been amplified by platforms such as X, where the Grok chatbot has been used to produce realistic but fabricated images.
Reactions
- Digital‑rights advocates have welcomed the legislation, arguing that it provides a necessary legal tool to combat the harm caused by these images.
- Critics warn that enforcement could be challenging and that the law may need further refinement to address the evolving capabilities of AI technology.