Queensland Criminalizes Non-Consensual AI Deepfake Content
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- •New laws in Queensland criminalize non-consensual deepfake content.
- •Maximum penalties include three years for adults and 18 months for minors.
- •Legislation aims to protect victims from harassment and bullying in schools.
The Queensland government has introduced new legislation to criminalize the creation of non-consensual, sexually explicit deepfake images and audio. This law addresses a legal loophole that previously allowed offenders to evade punishment for creating such content. The maximum penalty for adult offenders is three years in prison, while minors face up to 18 months. The legislation aims to protect individuals, particularly students and teachers, from the psychological and emotional harm caused by deepfake content. Attorney-General Deb Frecklington emphasized the need for these reforms, citing recent cases where deepfakes were used for harassment and bullying. The law also modernizes the definitions of intimate images and audio to include digitally altered or created content. Stakeholder consultations informed the legislation, highlighting the urgent need for protective measures against this form of abuse.
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