Just as the sun rises and sets, some things are inevitable.
As soon as something new emerges, people invariably find a way to abuse it.
Thankfully, authorities are taking note.
Meanwhile, the EU has a range of laws and directives it can use to fight the maleficent practice.
Or sos the hope.
A word on terminology
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As Baines points out, the bottom line is its online abuse, not porn.
The clearer we are when talking about the issue, the better a chance we have of fighting it.
What are the laws in the UK?
While this broadly covers nonconsensual deepfake pornography, the issue is that this isnt its core focus.
In other words, the upcoming amendment directly targets the issue of nonconsensual deepfake pornography.
Specifically, its adoption of thedirective on gender-based violence.
A directive, on the other hand, lays out a goal.
It is then up to individual countries to devise their own laws on how to reach [it].
This, understandably, has a gamut of issues.
This, in turn, may create weaknessesfor perpetrators of nonconsensual deepfake pornography to exploit, leaving victims vulnerable.
This, Simon believes, will ultimately prevent victims from accessing justice.
Getting laws over the line in the EU
Two things seem clear.
Things dont happen quickly in the EU for a reason.
With newer regulations like the DSA,Echiksonsays they have upped the Brussels enforcement and made administration more centralised.
Yet this doesnt mean we cant combat it.
Unfortunately though, its unlikely that nonconsensual deepfake pornography will disappear from society entirely.
Baines from the BCS supports this thought.
Ultimately, nonconsensual deepfake pornography wont go away by itself.
It requires a concerted effort across all aspects of government and society to highlight what it is: abuse.
Europe-wide regulations against creating nonconsensual deepfake pornography are required, but this on its own wont be enough.
Instead there must be a framework to enforce these laws.
Yes, as technology evolves, it will inevitably be used for evil purposes.
Yet things arent that simple.
The very tools that enable malicious activity can also prevent them.
Lets just hope it happens soon.
