2026-01-13 22:51:02

The Senate just passed a bill unanimously. Here's the thing: if someone creates an intimate deepfake using your image without permission, you can now take legal action against them. Seriously. You'd be able to sue for damages. This isn't just talk—it's actual legislation that got unanimous support. The implications? Pretty significant for anyone in the digital space, especially those dealing with AI-generated content and deepfake technology. It signals lawmakers are getting serious about protecting individuals from non-consensual intimate imagery. For the crypto and Web3 communities where digital identity and ownership matter, this sets an important precedent about consent and personal rights in the digital realm.

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BakedCatFanboy

· 2h ago

Hey, finally someone is taking care of this. The deepfake stuff is really outrageous. To put it simply, your face is no longer just a tool that anyone can play with. I think This bill is actually quite crucial for Web3. Identity and ownership are inherently the most important. Kao Mao has said before that digital assets need protection. Now at least there are laws to keep up.

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digital_archaeologist

· 2h ago

Wow, finally someone is taking care of this? I’ve been wondering when we can deal with these scumbags involved in illegal deepfake creation. Web3 emphasizes autonomy, right? This bill leans in that direction, which is quite reassuring. But how it will be enforced remains to be seen. Those who casually edit images should wake up now. It's rare for the Senate to pass such a bill unanimously... indicating the problem is indeed serious and we can no longer pretend to be blind. Oh my God, finally able to take legal action against those creating illegal intimate deepfakes, awesome. This finally provides legal support for digital identity, which is also a safeguard for the Web3 ecosystem.

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just_vibin_onchain

· 2h ago

Wow, finally someone is addressing this issue. Deepfake porn images are truly a nightmare. --- Now those who casually use face-swapping will face lawsuits. It was about time. --- Wait, does this bill affect NFT avatars... feels like it could be quite complicated. --- Honestly, Web3 needs this kind of protection the most. There are too many cases of identity theft. --- Finally unanimous. It seems that deepfake issues have really angered the Senate. --- Being able to directly sue and seek compensation? That’s the right move—protect your digital assets. --- By the way, does this also protect virtual identities, like my on-chain identity... --- Good news, but the implementation will probably be a tug-of-war. --- For the bill against non-consensual porn images, Web3 should also adopt this standard.

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Anon32942

· 2h ago

Someone finally took action on this matter; deepfake indeed needs strict regulation. Honestly, this bill should have been introduced long ago; we shouldn't have to wait for an incident to act. This is actually quite important for the Web3 community; finally, there is legal backing for identity verification. The fact that the parliament unanimously approved this matter shows how serious the issue is.

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