Thu. Mar 19th, 2026

MEPs Seek Ban on AI-Created Sexual Deepfakes

An amendment to the European Union’s artificial intelligence legislation, specifically targeting the prohibition of AI-generated sexual deepfakes, was approved on Wednesday by the European Parliament’s committees on Civil Liberties and Internal Market.

By Rupert Blackwood

Investigative journalist based in Sheffield, focusing on technology's impact on society. Rupert specializes in cybercrime's effect on communities, from online fraud targeting elderly residents to cryptocurrency scams. His reporting examines social media manipulation, digital surveillance, and how criminal networks operate in cyberspace. With expertise in computer systems, he connects technical complexity with real-world consequences for ordinary people

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