Germany Considers Stricter Punishments for Deepfake Porn Creators

Following a high-profile scandal and the US Take It Down Act, Germany is considering new legislation to punish the creators of deepfake pornography, not just distributors, with potential sentences of up to two years.

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Amid a high-profile scandal, Germany considers deepfake porn punishments

Congress passed the Take It Down Act in 2024, protecting victims of deepfake revenge pornography. Now, Germany is considering punishing the creators of deepfake porn, not just the distributors, for up to 2 years. NPR's Rob Schmitz speaks with Harvard Law Professor Rebecca Tushnet.

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Germany Considers Stricter Punishments for Deepfake Porn Creators

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