TechFlow reports that the U.S. Senate has recently passed the DEFYING Act, an "anti-deepfake" bill aimed at combating non-consensual pornographic content. The legislation allows victims to take legal action against "digital forgeries" within ten years, with potential damages of up to $250,000.
The bill targets not only content creators but also distributors and possessors. Gartner analyst Svetlana Sicular noted that the bill currently covers only pornographic images and should serve as a starting point rather than a final solution, calling for broader protections across individual, corporate, and political domains.
According to Gartner research, 62% of CEOs and executives believe deepfakes will increase operational costs and complexity within the next three years. The bill has now been sent to the House of Representatives for consideration, marking a significant step by the United States in addressing AI-related societal challenges. However, experts argue that more comprehensive legislation is still needed to tackle the multifaceted threats posed by deepfake technology.
