A LEGISLATIVE proposal that would impose strict penalties on people who use artificial intelligence (AI) or modern digital technologies to create or falsify visual or audio materials that harm others’ reputations or bring families into disrepute has been approved by the Shura Council in principle.
The proposed amendment to the Information Technology Crimes Law (Law No 60 of 2014) seeks to address the growing misuse of AI-driven tools, including deepfakes and digitally altered media, which can be used to defame individuals or spread false information online .
