Socialists push for EU law on deepfakes

European lawmakers are advocating for EU regulations to prohibit harmful deepfakes and hold tech platforms accountable for their dissemination. A draft proposal from the Socialists and Democrats group suggests banning non-consensual or misleading deepfakes, requiring platforms to actively prevent their spread. This initiative arises amid discussions on digital identity control as AI technology simplifies the creation of deceptive content. Denmark has proposed changes to copyright laws to restrict sharing digital replicas without consent, while Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has sought to trademark her voice recording to prevent unauthorized usage.