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Nova Scotia to expand protections for people affected by AI-generated intimate images
The amendments would presume non-consent in some cases and make it easier for victims to seek civil remedies, officials said.
- On Thursday, the Nova Scotia government introduced a bill under the Public Safety Act expanding legal protections for individuals affected by intimate images created or altered by artificial intelligence without consent.
- Provincial Justice Minister Scott Armstrong said the province must modernize legislation to keep pace with rapidly evolving technology, emphasizing the government's responsibility to protect victims.
- Amendments mandate a presumption of non-consent, shifting the burden of proof to the poster. Amy MacNeil, director of victim services, said the approach is "trauma informed" and "human centered."
- These changes facilitate civil applications for victims, particularly when threatening to distribute images does not meet criminal thresholds. Solicitor Drew Hampton noted this makes seeking court orders easier for individuals.
- The legislation, part of the broader Public Safety Act, includes amendments to six bills covering various topics, such as modernizing 911 services to improve public safety throughout the province.
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Nova Scotia to expand protections for people affected by AI-generated intimate images
HALIFAX - The Nova Scotia government says new legislation will expand protections for people affected by intimate images created or altered by AI without their consent.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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The Government of Nova Scotia states that a new law will strengthen the protection of those affected by intimate images created or modified by the AI without their consent.
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