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MNN Global · January 8, 2026 · 1 min read

Government criticised for delay on deepfake legislation over Grok AI

What happened: The End Violence Against Women Coalition has accused the government of delaying the introduction of laws to regulate deepfake technology, a year after the initial proposal was made.

Why it matters:

  • Potential risks of deepfake technology include misuse for harassment and misinformation.
  • Delays affect victims of online abuse and the wider public's digital safety.

MNN Take: The government has yet to enact specific laws addressing deepfake content, despite concerns raised by advocacy groups about the technology's harmful uses.

Sources: BBC Politics