Perpetrators who publish such falsified sexual content could now face imprisonment, while even those who simply produce these materials might be slammed with hefty fines.

The dissemination of several AI-generated explicit pictures of Taylor Swift on an unnamed platform has reportedly been the catalyst for this legislative change, especially after over a hundred other celebrities had been previously humiliated in a similar manner.

Although sharing deepfake porn videos without consent is already illegal and punishable by imprisonment, the novelty in the UK's approach lies in considering even the creation of such content as a criminal act. This means that individuals spreading deepfake pornographic media could be charged with two different offenses, potentially leading to more severe punishments.

In response to the legislation, British MP Laura Farris stated, "The creation of fake sexual images is completely unacceptable, regardless of whether they are shared or not. The law amendment announced sends a clear message to the criminals." This legal adjustment clearly aims at tightening the noose around the neck of those creating and disseminating deepfake content, marking a significant step in the fight against digital sexual exploitation.