On Tuesday, the Spanish government approved a bill aimed at combating fake images created with artificial intelligence and strengthening rules on consent for image use. This was reported by Reuters, writes UNN.
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The Spanish Cabinet of Ministers approved a bill to restrict AI-generated deepfakes and strengthen rules for obtaining consent for image use, as European nations increasingly seek to combat AI-generated sexual content."
The bill, approved by the Spanish cabinet, strengthens child protection, sets 16 as the minimum age for consenting to the use of one's own image, and restricts the reuse of online images and voices or AI-generated images without permission.
The fact that people share their personal or family images on social media does not give absolute freedom to use these images in other contexts
The reform also directly addresses artificial intelligence, making it illegal to use a person's AI-generated image or voice for advertising or commercial purposes without their consent.
Bolaños said that creative, satirical, or fictional use of images involving public figures would be allowed, provided that such content is clearly identified as AI-generated.
The bill must now undergo consultations before returning to the government for final approval and submission to parliament for ratification.