Denmark seeks to make it illegal to spread deepfake images, citing concern about misinformation
The Danish Parliament, Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen is seen on Feb. 14, 2018. Photo by Philip Davali / Ritzau Scanpix via The Associated Press
The Associated Press
Denmark is taking steps toward enacting a ban on the use of “deepfake” imagery online, saying such digital manipulations can stir doubts about reality and foster misinformation.
The government said in a statement published Thursday that a “broad cross section” of parties in parliament support greater protections against deepfakes and a planned bill is expected to make it illegal to share them or other digital imitations of personal characteristics.
Culture Minister Jakob Engel-Schmidt, in a statement, said that it was “high time that we now create a safeguard against the spread of misinformation and at the same time send a clear signal to the tech giants.”
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