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In a groundbreaking legal decision, an Australian man has been fined more than AU$340,000 (US$222,000) for distributing deepfake pornography featuring high-profile women. The case, the first of its kind in Australia, was brought forward by the eSafety Commissioner’s office, marking a significant step in combating digital abuse. Anthony Rotondo, also known as Antonio Rotondo, admitted to posting the manipulated images on a now-defunct deepfakes website during proceedings in federal court. The victims’ identities remain protected under a court order to safeguard their privacy. One victim, quoted by the national broadcaster ABC, described feeling “violated, vulnerable, and completely without agency.” The eSafety Commissioner emphasized that the ruling sends a clear message about the severe consequences of engaging in deepfake image-based abuse. The office also expressed ongoing concerns about the psychological and emotional harm caused by non-consensual explicit deepfake content. This case highlights the growing prevalence of “nudify” apps, which use artificial intelligence to digitally remove clothing without consent. Australia has been a global leader in addressing online harms, particularly those targeting children. A forthcoming ban on social media use by individuals under 16, set to take effect in December, has sparked debate over its enforceability. Additionally, new regulations aimed at shielding children from harmful content, including online pornography and AI chatbots, are set to be implemented in the coming months.

In a recent legal proceeding in Guyana, two Brazilian nationals faced penalties for unlawfully acquiring gold from unauthorized sources, breaching the country’s mining regulations. Jose Antonio Rodrigues Dos Santos, aged 58, and Isac Aguiar Abreu, 36, both miners from Boa Vista, Brazil, were apprehended on Monday. They were formally charged with purchasing gold from individuals not sanctioned by the Guyana Gold Board or its authorized agents, a violation under Section 7(2) of the Guyana Gold Board Act, Chapter 66:01, and Section 23 of the same legislation. The case was heard at the Lethem Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Omadatt Chandan on Tuesday, where the charges were individually presented to the defendants. Both men admitted guilt and were subsequently fined GUY$75,000 each, with a seven-month prison sentence as an alternative if the fines remain unpaid.

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) has successfully trained 200 fishers nationwide through its Safety at Sea Training Programme, a collaborative initiative launched in 2022. The programme, developed under a memorandum of understanding with the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) and the University of the West Indies (UWI), focuses on two critical components: safety at sea and safe diving practices. Designed to enhance the skills and resilience of fishers, the training equips participants with essential knowledge and tools to navigate the sea safely and sustainably.