Germany debates rape law to tackle AI and online abuse

Calls are growing for Germany to update its rape law after a celebrity case involving "deepfakes" caused an uproar. Campaigners are also pushing for a move to the "only yes means yes" principle of active consent.

Key takeaways

Quick scan — what you need to know:

• Calls are growing for Germany to update its rape law after a celebrity case involving "deepfakes" caused an uproar.
• Campaigners are also pushing for a move to the "only yes means yes" principle of active consent.

Background

What led here, in plain terms:

• ive consent. Calls are growing for Germany to update its rape law after a celebrity case involving "deepfakes" caused an uproar. Campaigners are also pushing for a move to the "only yes means yes" principle of active…
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Why it matters

Why readers and decision-makers should care:

• Calls are growing for Germany to update its rape law after a celebrity case involving "deepfakes" caused an uproar.
• Campaigners are also pushing for a move to the "only yes means yes" principle of active consent.