Source: The Royal Gazette

Dion Smith, writing in The Royal Gazette, highlights the urgent need for Bermuda to protect citizens’ identities in the age of artificial intelligence. He points to Denmark’s pioneering law granting individuals legal ownership of their face, voice, and body, preventing unauthorized use by companies or AI developers. The rise of deepfakes and AI-generated content threatens privacy, dignity, and can facilitate misinformation and fraud.

Australia’s Child Internet Safety Act is cited as a protective measure for minors against harmful AI and social media exploitation. Smith calls on Bermuda’s lawmakers, educators, and community leaders to study such international models and swiftly enact laws that safeguard privacy, especially for children and vulnerable populations. The article stresses the importance of evolving legal frameworks to keep pace with AI’s rapid development and to ensure a digital future that respects human dignity and individual control over identity.