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Spain to Impose Massive Fines for Not Labelling AI-Generated Content

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Date Published
12 Mar 2025
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Created
14 Mar 2025, 11:50 am

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To curb deepfake attacks.

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Spain is implementing a new law to tackle the use of AI-generated content by mandating clear labelling of such content or facing significant fines. This legislative action is part of broader efforts driven by the European Union to manage the increasing prevalence and potential misuse of AI technologies. The primary aim is to mitigate risks associated with deepfakes, which pose severe threats to misinformation and privacy. While not directly connected to Australian policy, the alignment with EU standards may influence global AI governance trends. The measures highlight the urgency of adopting robust frameworks to address safety and trust issues in AI deployment.

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Spain's government has approved a bill imposing massive fines on companies that use content generated by artificial intelligence (AI) without properly labelling it as such, in a bid to curb the use of so-called "deepfakes". The bill adopts guidelines from the European Union's landmark AI Act ... Hi! You've reached one of our premium articles. This is available exclusively to subscribers. It's free to register, and only takes a few minutes. Once you sign up you'll have unlimited access to the full catalogue of Australia's best business IT content, as well as a daily news bulletin delivered straight to your inbox. Register now Already have an account? Log in to read this article.