Zenia Stampe, Denmark Minister for Culture, announced the bill after her social media profile was manipulated.

12 October 2026NewsArtificial IntelligenceMuireann Bolger

Denmark targets AI deepfakes with landmark personality rights bill

As concern over AI-generated content grows, fresh legislation will grant citizens automatic IP rights over their physical likeness and voice to curb online manipulation.

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