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Minister of Justice to tighten the screws on tech giants after DR investigation
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Tech companies should to a greater extent be held responsible for illegal and harmful content on their platforms, believes Minister of Justice Nicolai Wammen (Social Democrats).
It is deeply serious if content is not removed after the tech giant has been made aware of it, says Minister of Justice Nicolai Wammen (Social Democrats). (Photo: © Emil Nicolai Helms, Ritzau Scanpix) 11 minutes ago.
The course towards large technology companies must be tightened, including when it comes to humiliation videos, AI-generated deepfakes, and other content that affects children and young people.
Therefore, the legislation – and the penal code – must be reviewed with a "fine-tooth comb" to ensure that they can be held accountable, says Minister of Justice Nicolai Wammen (Social Democrats).
- The tech giants earn billions of kroner from our children and young people, so they must also take good care of them. And they are not doing that today, he says.
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Called for "razor-sharp" legislation
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The statement comes after the Minister of Justice was summoned to an open consultation in the Legal Affairs Committee on Friday.
It took place following DR's investigation (https://www.dr.dk/event/porno/seksualiserede-deepfake-videoer-med-boern-florerer-i-reklamer-paa-metas-platforme-et-dansk-barn-er) of how images of children – including a Danish child – appeared in AI-generated abuse material in advertisements on Meta's platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.
Several experts and organizations raised the alarm and called for "completely razor-sharp legislation" in the area, as stated, among others, by the Chair of the Media Council for Children and Young People, Miriam Michaelsen.
At the same time, they called for more regulation of tech giants like Meta, Google, and TikTok.
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Fines are not enough
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The police already have specialized units working in this area.
But the responsibility for what is on the platforms must be emphasized as belonging to the companies, Nicolai Wammen explained during the consultation.
- They must be held accountable to society. I think we have only seen the tip of the iceberg here, said Nicolai Wammen.
Read also: Sexualized deepfake videos of children circulate in ads on Meta's platforms: A Danish child is among them (https://www.dr.dk/event/porno/seksualiserede-deepfake-videoer-med-boern-florerer-i-reklamer-paa-metas-platforme-et-dansk-barn-er)
The Red-Green Alliance's legal spokesperson Rosa Lund was also present in the chamber. She calls it "very positive" that they will look at how the penal code can be changed and how large tech giants can be prosecuted.
But she emphasizes that more resources are needed for the police, and that large fines for the companies are not enough.
- Something else is needed. This must be illegal, she says.
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Does not tolerate sexual exploitation
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DR has reached out to Meta for a comment on the Minister of Justice's statements.
Previously, Meta has made it clear to DR (https://www.dr.dk/event/porno/seksualiserede-deepfake-videoer-med-boern-florerer-i-reklamer-paa-metas-platforme-et-dansk-barn-er) that it does not tolerate "any form of sexual exploitation – whether real or AI-generated," and takes "firm steps" to keep the platforms safe.
Additionally, Meta has emphasized that it is "continuously working to remove the content" from the platforms.
According to the company, it is a challenge that those who create the illegal content also adapt.
- The reality is that the criminals behind this type of activity constantly change tactics to avoid detection, and that is why we continue to improve our defenses and hold them accountable, Meta wrote to DR in September.
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