UK government plans to criminalise creation of sexually-explicit deepfakes with potential jail time and unlimited fines.

The UK government announced it will legislate to criminalise the creation of sexually-explicit deepfakes. Anyone found guilty of creating fake sexual images of people without their consent will face a criminal record, an unlimited fine, and potentially jail time if the image is widely shared. The new offence aims to send a clear message that creating such material is immoral, often misogynistic, and a crime.