With approval, penalties will be increased by 50% if the crime involves the use of Deep fake or other forms of artificial intelligence; measure, which aims to protect the victims, now goes to presidential sanction
O It took an important step in the fight against gender violence by approving a bill last Wednesday (19) that increases the penalties for crimes committed against women involving the use of . This legislative advance aims to combat practices such as the manipulation of images or sounds of the victim, popularly known as Deep Fakes. The proposal received unanimous support from senators of different political spectra, highlighting a consensus on the urgency of more rigorous measures to curb this type of crime.
Currently, the Brazilian Penal Code stipulates imprisonment penalties ranging from six months to two years for those who cause emotional damage to a woman through threats, embarrassment or humiliation.
However, with the approval of the new bill, these penalties will be increased by 50% if the crime involves the use of Deep fake or other forms of artificial intelligence. This means that punishment can reach up to three years in prison, reflecting the severity and impact of these technologies when used maliciously.
*With information from André Aneli
*Report produced with the aid of AI
