Persons who unlawfully prepare or disseminate photo, video, or audio materials using artificial intelligence technologies, as well as special software, will be arrested.
According to Modern.az, the issue is reflected in the bill on amendments to the Criminal Code, which was discussed at today's plenary session of the Milli Majlis.
It was stated that preparing photo, video, or audio materials that do not reflect reality using artificial intelligence technologies, as well as special software, by using a person's image or voice without their consent, or disseminating such materials in the media, on internet information resources, or in information and telecommunication networks when publicly displayed, is punishable by a fine ranging from three thousand to seven thousand manats, or public works for three hundred sixty to four hundred eighty hours, or restriction of liberty for up to three years, or deprivation of liberty for the same period.
Furthermore, if the same acts are committed by a group of persons or a group of persons acting in prior conspiracy, or against two or more persons, or with the aim of defaming or discrediting a person, or against the victim or their close relatives in connection with the victim's performance of official duties or public obligations, they shall be punished by deprivation of liberty for a period of three to five years.
The project also stated that those who unlawfully prepare pornographic or sexually explicit photo, video, or audio materials using artificial intelligence technologies, as well as special software, and also disseminate these materials in the media, on internet information resources, or in information and telecommunication networks when publicly displayed, will be punished by deprivation of liberty for a period of three to seven years.
The issue was put to a vote and adopted in the first reading.
