Already in 2022, the European Commission a offer for a directive on how to deal with domestic violence and other forms of violence against women. Now the Council of Europe and the Parliament have agreed on a proposal to criminalize various types of cyber-bullying, among other things. The proposed rules would criminalize the non-consensual sharing of intimate images, including elaborate hoaxes. With AI tools, can help prevent revenge porn. Cyberbullying, online stalking, misogynistic hate speech and sending “cyber-flash” or unsolicited nude photos will also be criminalised.
The Commission says that having an EU-wide directive specifically addressing these acts would help victims in Member States that have not yet criminalized them. “This is an urgent issue that needs to be addressed given the prevalence and dramatic impact of bullying online,” he said. announcement. In addition, the directive will require member states to develop measures to help users identify cyberbullying more easily and, where possible, prevent it from happening or know how to seek help. It will require them to provide an online portal where they can send reports to their residents.
In his report, Politics The spread of pornographically fake images using Taylor Swift’s face has prompted EU officials to press ahead with the proposal. If you remember, X was supposed to do that temporarily block searches After the footage, the musician’s name went viral. Vera Jourova, the vice-president of the European Commission, told the publication that “the latest disgusting way to humiliate women is to share intimate images created by artificial intelligence in a few minutes for everyone to share.” “These types of images can be very damaging, not just to pop stars, but to every woman who has to prove that it’s deeply fake at work or at home.” Currently, the above-mentioned regulations are only part of the draft law, which the representatives of the EU member states still have to approve. EU Council, “Final law awaits adoption in both Council and European Parliament” he said. according to Politicsif all goes well and the bill becomes law soon, EU states will have until 2027 to implement the new rules.
