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AI voice, face cloning ban in This province of Pakistan
Key takeaways
- The proposed law, titled the Punjab Performers’ Digital Identity and Artificial Intelligence Protection Act, 2026, seeks to safeguard the digital identities of artists and performers across the province.
- Under the draft legislation, the unauthorized use of an artist’s voice, face, likeness, or digital identity through artificial intelligence will be strictly prohibited.
- Any use of AI-generated content involving an artist will require clear, specific, and written consent from the individual concerned.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize LAHORE: In a landmark move against deepfakes and the misuse of artificial intelligence, the Punjab government has prepared new legislation aimed at protecting artists from unauthorized AI-generated voice and face cloning.
The proposed law, titled the Punjab Performers’ Digital Identity and Artificial Intelligence Protection Act, 2026, seeks to safeguard the digital identities of artists and performers across the province.
Under the draft legislation, the unauthorized use of an artist’s voice, face, likeness, or digital identity through artificial intelligence will be strictly prohibited.
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