Regulating Pornographic Deepfakes—the Origin of the “Problem”
According to statistics, pornographic use makes up 96% of deepfake footage, most of which is made without consent. In fact, deepfakes made their way into public consciousness via pornographic use.…
Afterlife Deepfakes—Postmortem Right to Publicity and the Right to Respect for the Deceased
There are already a few examples of deepfakes being used in films to replace an actor’s or actress’ voice or even face after their death. For example, in 2019 a…
Deepfakes and Freedom of Expression—Different Approaches
The rise of deepfakes brings up important questions about the relationship between freedom of expression and the need to protect people from harmful consequences. On the one hand, freedom of…
The Use of Deepfakes in the Electoral Process
Deepfakes can be a threat at both individual and state levels. The former category includes non-consensual disclosure of explicit imagery, harassment, extortion, identity theft, and deepfake-based social engineering attacks, while…
Gellért MAGONY: In Too Deep(fake) – Suggestions on How to Avoid Harmful Social Influences of Deepfakes
In March 2023, a footage was shared on the Russian social networking site VKontakte of President Zelensky announcing that Ukraine would surrender to Russian invasion. The video also started to…
Just unleash your art, we will guarantee your safety! – generative AI’s data protection concerns
The use of generative AI has brought with itself several challenges, mixed with possible advancements. This type of artificial intelligence can produce various sorts of content, including text, imagery, audio…
Stop Killer Robots
The slogan in the title is not a line from a science fiction movie, but the slogan of a campaign by Human Rights Watch (HRW), a New York-based international NGO.…
The Online Safety Act Becomes Law
The UK, in its pursuit to create “the safest place in the world to be online,” has recently transformed the Online Safety Bill into law. While the bill carries the…
István ÜVEGES: The Optimist-Pessimist Dichotomy in the Tech Era. Why Not (!) Jump on the Hype Train?
The burst of Generative AI (GAI) into the public consciousness has sparked heated debates around the world. This is generally typical of new emerging transformative technologies that have the potential…
Dorina BOSITS: The EU’s Approach on Digitalization and the Protection of Freedom of Expression with the Digital Services Act and the Artificial Intelligence Act
Within the tapestry of human progress, a concept emerges that far exceeds the boundaries of mere technology—a notion that transcends the tangible and delves into the ethereal. At the nexus…
