Lesson 448 of 1570
Deepfake Laws Are Getting Strict — Especially for Teens
Many places now have laws against making fake videos or images of people without their permission. Here is what teens need to know.
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- 1The big idea
- 2deepfakes
- 3consent laws
- 4criminal charges
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The big idea
Lots of US states and countries now have specific laws against making fake videos or images of someone without permission. The penalties can include arrest, juvenile court, or worse. Teens have already been charged. This is real.
Real examples
- Making a deepfake nude image of a classmate: criminal in most US states now, often a felony.
- Making a fake video of a teacher to embarrass them: can be assault, harassment, or worse depending on state.
- Spreading deepfakes — even ones you did not make — can carry charges too.
- Even if 'just a joke': prosecutors do not care about your intent. The harm is the harm.
Try it yourself
Look up the deepfake laws in YOUR state with a parent. (Search: 'deepfake law [your state] minors'.) Knowing the law protects you AND helps you protect friends.
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