A.I. leaders calling for deep fake legislation

888 leaders in artificial intelligence have signed a statement calling for deep fake legislation. Their position is:

Deepfakes are a growing threat to society, and governments must impose obligations throughout the supply chain to stop the proliferation of deepfakes. New laws should:

1. Fully criminalize deepfake child pornography, even when only fictional children are depicted;
2. Establish criminal penalties for anyone who knowingly creates or knowingly facilitates the spread of harmful deepfakes; and
3. Require software developers and distributors to prevent their audio and visual products from creating harmful deepfakes, and to be held liable if their preventive measures are too easily circumvented.

If designed wisely, such laws could nurture socially responsible businesses, and would not need to be excessively burdensome.