The European Parliament has taken significant steps to combat the rising threat of deepfakes, particularly those that target women. An amendment proposed by Irish MEP Maria Walsh was passed by the Gender Equality Committee, emphasizing the urgent need for enhanced detection and prevention measures. This initiative aims to address the severe implications of deepfake technology, which has become a tool for misinformation and harassment.
Deepfakes blur the lines between reality and fiction, posing serious risks to individuals' reputations and careers, especially for women. The amendment calls for stricter punishments for creators and distributors of deepfake content, alongside a push for social media companies to improve monitoring. The collective responsibility of politicians, tech companies, and the public is crucial to prevent a future dominated by manipulation and abuse.
• European Parliament calls for enhanced measures against harmful deepfake technology.
• Deepfakes are identified as a significant threat to women's safety and careers.
Deepfakes are AI-generated media that convincingly alter images, videos, or audio of individuals.
AI technology refers to systems that simulate human intelligence, creating challenges like deepfakes.
Misinformation involves false or misleading information, often spread through deepfake media.
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