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Accepted
Introduce similar AI misrepresentation provisions if current Bill not passed by Parliament
Conclusion
Should the Bill’s remaining stages fail to be completed prior to the dissolution of Parliament, the next Government must introduce similar provisions as soon as is practicable after the General Election.
Government Response Summary
The government committed to banning the creation of sexually explicit deepfakes as part of its manifesto commitments and is actively working with the Home Office and Ministry of Justice to identify the appropriate legislative vehicle to introduce this measure.
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Government Response
Accepted
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
The Government refuses to tolerate violence against women and girls (VAWG) and will deliver the manifesto commitments to ban the creation of sexually explicit deepfakes and halve VAWG within a decade. DSIT is working with the Home Office and the Ministry of Justice to identify the most appropriate legislative vehicle to introduce this measure, which will ensure those who create these images without consent face the appropriate punishment. Government response to Committee recommendation 38
Source
Report
Third Report - Governance of artificial intelligence (AI)
28 May 2024
HC 38
Addressee Bodies
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Timeline
Recommendation age
2.0 yrs
Report published
28 May 2024