Structural gaps in AI governance leave women vulnerable to deepfake abuse
Original framing: “When justice fails: Why women can’t get protection from AI deepfake abuse” — UN News
In many non-Western societies, the production and distribution of harmful digital content is often addressed through community-based mediation and restorative justice. These models contrast with the punitive, legalistic approaches dominant in Western systems and could offer more effective, culturally resonant solutions.
AI deepfake abuse is not merely a technological glitch but a symptom of deeper systemic failures in digital governance, gender equity, and corporate accountability.
By centering Indigenous and non-Western perspectives, integrating historical and scientific insights, and amplifying marginalized voices, we can begin to build more ethical and resilient digital systems. The path forward requires not only technical solutions but also a reimagining of power structures that prioritize human dignity and justice over profit and control.