Mariya Peykova writes an article on sexually explicit deepfakes and the law

19th January 2026

3PB’s specialist commercial, public and information law barrister, Mariya PeykovaMariya PeykovaCall: 2013, has written an article titled ‘Grok around and find out. Or not. What does the law say about sexually explicit deepfakes, and do we need better rules?’.

She discusses how Grok has sparked controversy in recent weeks after being used to generate non-consensual sexualised images, with victims predominantly being women and girls. These images are an example of sexually explicit deepfakes created without consent.

Mariya concludes that, in December 2025, the government announced its intention to ban ‘nudification’ apps. These measures appear to be designed to close any remaining legislative loopholes; however it remains to be seen whether the law can develop as quickly and effectively as technological advancements in the AI sphere.

To read Mariya’s full article please click here.

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