THE Queensland Government will move to criminalise the creation of AI-generated “deepfake” sexual images, targeting a growing loophole that has allowed offenders to exploit new technology without consequence.
Under proposed laws, creating or altering intimate images of a person without consent, including through artificial intelligence or image-editing tools, will become a criminal offence punishable by up to three years’ jail.
The reforms come amid rising concern about the use of AI in schools, where “nudify” apps and similar tools are being used to create explicit images of students and teachers for cyberbullying.
The legislation will extend beyond traditional image-based abuse laws by capturing content that is entirely fabricated, including digitally generated images that closely resemble a real person.
Attorney-General Deb Frecklington said the changes were designed to put victims first and bring the law into line with rapidly evolving technology.
“Creating intimate images of someone without their consent is a serious invasion of privacy,” she said.