The Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Information Policy, Information Technologies and Communications, Alexander Khinshtein, announced on January 23 during a plenary meeting that Russia is considering implementing measures to address unauthorized use of someone else’s voice and image.
This announcement came in response to a discussion in the State Duma regarding bills aimed at tightening the consequences for leaks of personal data. Oleg Smolin, the First Deputy Chairman of the Duma Committee on Science and Higher Education, raised concerns about the proliferation of “dipfaces” – fake voices and images created using artificial intelligence technology.
Smolin emphasized that dipfaces are being actively employed for fraudulent purposes and are increasingly difficult to distinguish from real people. He suggested that the upcoming bills include provisions that hold individuals accountable for using dipfaces to commit fraud or tarnish someone’s reputation.
Alexander Khinshtein assured the chamber that this issue has been thoroughly examined by deputies and relevant government departments. He stated that the proposed legislative initiative will be introduced as amendments to the Basic Law on Personal Data; however, the timeline for its preparation remains uncertain.