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