Denmark to Allow People to Copyright Their Features to Combat Deepfakes

Denmark is setting itself apart when it comes to protecting its citizens from deepfakes, allowing them to copyright their looks, appearance, and voice. Deepfakes are a growing problem in the age of AI, with AI models easily duplicating individuals in …

Denmark seeks to make it illegal to spread deepfake images, citing concern about...

Culture Minister Jakob Engel-Schmidt, in a statement, said that it was “high time that we now create a safeguard against the spread of misinformation and at the same time send a clear signal to the tech giants.” Officials said the measures are believed to …

Denmark clamps down on deepfakes by letting people copyright their own features

The Danish government is working to change copyright law to give its citizens the right to their own body, facial features, and voice. The landmark law is designed to strengthen protections against the creation and dissemination of deepfakes, reports The …

Denmark seeks to make it illegal to spread deepfake images, citing concern about misinformation

Denmark Gives People Copyright Over Their Own Faces to Fight Deepfakes

Screengrabs of deepfake videos featuring Donald Trump, Mark Zuckerberg, and Kim Kardashian (from left to right) Denmark will give people copyright over their own faces and voices in a bid to fight the rise of AI-generated deepfakes. On Thursday, the Danish …

Denmark warns EU not to stop green transition

The climate minister of Denmark said that European nations must not stop the green transition on the continent. His country is preparing to lead EU negotations over a new climate goal amid backlash from governments worried about its costs. Next week, the …

Denmark warns EU against halting green transition

By Isabelle Yr Carlsson COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -European nations should not halt the continent’s green transition, Denmark’s climate minister told Reuters, as his country prepares to lead EU negotiations on a new climate target amid a backlash from some …

New boss Denmark announces closure of National World ‘vanity project’

The new owner of regional publisher National World has announced the closure of a video channel he branded a “vanity project.” National World launched Shots! TV in August 2023 vowing to feature topical content from its network of journalists around the UK, …

Denmark Extends Operating Life of Two Offshore Wind Farms

Jun 27, 2025 © Fokke Baarssen / Adobe Stock The Danish Energy Agency (DEA) has extended the production permits for the Nysted and Middelgrunden offshore wind farms, enabling the projects to continue producing electricity for 10 and 25 more years, …

Denmark plans to thwart deepfakers by giving everyone copyright over their own features

(CNN) — The Danish government is planning to tackle the issue of AI-generated deepfakes by granting citizens property rights over their likeness and voice. The proposed legislation would mean that people who find that their features have been used to …