Denmark to Grant Citizens Copyright Over Their Face, Body, and Voice to Combat AI Misuse

In a landmark move to curb deepfakes and unauthorised AI-generated content, Denmark plans to amend its copyright law to give individuals legal ownership over their face, body, and voice.

The proposed legislation, announced on July 10, would let citizens demand the removal of content that uses their likeness without consent.

Culture Minister Jakob Engel-Schmidt emphasized the importance of personal autonomy, stating that every individual should have control over their image and voice.

Backed by broad political support, the bill aims to set a European precedent and may lead to significant penalties for tech platforms that fail to comply with takedown requests.