In a bold first, Denmark’s government is proposing a law that gives people copyright over their own faces and voices—aimed squarely at tackling the deepfake dilemma, via The Guardian.
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Your face, your copyright – If passed, the law would let Danes claim rights over digital reproductions of their likeness and voice, giving them legal power to block AI-generated deepfakes.
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It’s about consent – This isn’t just about celebrities. The law would cover anyone, requiring consent before someone’s image or voice is used in synthetic media.
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Deepfakes meet legal fire – With election deepfakes and fake videos on the rise, Denmark is trying to get ahead of the problem. It’s the first country to approach deepfakes through copyright law rather than just defamation or privacy.
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Not everyone agrees – Critics warn it could restrict satire and free expression. Supporters say it’s about digital dignity and protecting identity in the AI age.
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Would you copyright your own face if it meant stopping fake versions of you from spreading online?
