""We want to ensure that perpetrators can no longer feel safe, that they must expect to be identified and effectively prosecuted," Hubig told the NTV news channel."
""The aim is to make the production and distribution of such deepfakes a criminal offence," Hosemann said, emphasizing the need for legal updates in response to technological developments."
Germany is set to introduce legislation targeting sexualized deepfakes after TV presenter Collien Fernandes accused her ex-husband of distributing AI-generated pornographic images of her. Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig announced plans to ensure perpetrators face prosecution and that police will have enhanced powers to investigate. The initiative aims to address the growing issue of digital violence against women, with officials acknowledging that Germany is lagging in legal responses to technological advancements in this area.
Read at The Local Germany
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