Kenya’s Senate Debates AI Bill That Would Criminalize Deepfakes and Establish National Regulator

Kenya’s Senate is debating a proposed law that would regulate artificial intelligence, criminalize the misuse of AI-generated content and establish a national regulator, as concerns mount over the spread of deepfakes and digitally manipulated material ahead of future elections. The Artificial Intelligence Bill, 2026, sponsored by nominated Sen. Karen Nyamu, would introduce new rules governing [...]


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