German Justice Ministers Focus on AI to Combat Deepfakes, Cyberbullying, and Digital Harassment
June 9, 2024The 95th Conference of Ministers of Justice in Germany focused on the application of AI in the legal system.
Discussions included addressing digital threats like deepfakes, cyberbullying, and hate crimes through AI.
Collaboration with academic institutions and other entities for AI research and development was encouraged.
Ongoing projects include a video portal, digital legal services, and a unified justice cloud.
Concerns about AI in criminal investigations led to a review of its legal framework.
Enhanced penalties for discriminatory offenses were discussed as measures to combat hate crimes and digital harassment.
The impact of deepfakes prompted a call for regulations on their creation and dissemination.
The rise of cybermobbing and the 'Maskengames' phenomenon highlighted the need for legal adjustments to address online threats.
The conference emphasized adapting laws to tackle new online and offline challenges and protecting sensitive information in court video proceedings.
JuMiKo served as a platform for proposing strategies to enhance the legal system's response to digital challenges and advance AI technologies.
The outcomes are expected to influence future legal developments and policy decisions in the justice sector.
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