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The UK, US, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada are collaborating to develop tools to combat online child exploitation, including AI detection and financial disruption. Australia is also implementing strict social media bans for minors, raising concerns about privacy and access for vulnerable groups. The moves reflect growing global efforts against AI-generated abuse material.
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Denmark plans to introduce legislation early next year to ban the sharing of deepfake content, aiming to protect personal likenesses and combat misinformation. The law would grant citizens copyright over their appearance and voice, with penalties for platforms that fail to remove illegal deepfakes. The move reflects growing global concern over AI-generated misinformation.
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Denmark plans to restrict social media for children under 15, with some parental exemptions from age 13. The move aims to address concerns over youth mental health and online safety, following similar measures in Australia. Legislation is expected to pass after months of debate, with enforcement relying on digital ID and age verification systems.
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Gareth Duke, a former Paralympic swimmer, received a suspended six-month jail sentence after admitting to attempting to engage with a minor online. The case involved grooming and predatory behavior, with Duke also ordered to register as a sex offender and comply with restrictions on online activity.