Germany approves bill to criminalize AI sexual deepfakes

Oct 9, 2026 · Issue 9 · 2 sources, 2 articles

The German government has approved a bill that would criminalize creating AI-generated sexual deepfakes even if they are not shared. The draft would also criminalize possessing them without permission.

Who is affected and how

lawyer

Criminalizing creation without sharing raises new questions of defense and protection against prosecution.

citizen

Legal protection for victims may extend to the stage before sharing.

Narrative: The face and voice as new property

Sources

• Germany Approves Bill to Criminalize AI Sexual Deepfakes and Rape Videos | Law Commentarylawcommentary.com · Oct 9, 2026
• Germany moves to criminalize sexual deepfakes and rape videospolitico.com · Oct 10, 2026

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