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Experts Urge Stricter AI Laws Amid Deepfake Exploitation Risks

10/4/2025

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In New Zealand, Jo Robertson warns AI companions risk grooming and exploitation for youth.
Deepfake tech has produced non-consensual images of girls as young as 13, prompting reform calls.
McClure's Deepfake Digital Harm and Exploitation Bill would criminalize deepfake creation and distribution, but action remains stalled.
Experts seek stricter AI-companion laws and age limits amid a Colorado suit against Character.AI.

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In New Zealand, Jo Robertson warns AI companions risk grooming and exploitation for youth.
Deepfake tech has produced non-consensual images of girls as young as 13, prompting reform calls.
McClure's Deepfake Digital Harm and Exploitation Bill would criminalize deepfake creation and distribution, but action remains stalled.
Experts seek stricter AI-companion laws and age limits amid a Colorado suit against Character.AI.