Saudi Arabia is taking a firm stance against the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) on social media, with individuals employing AI for slander facing potential imprisonment of up to five years, warns prominent Saudi lawyer Saeed Al Qarni.

1. AI-Driven Slander Consequences:

. Lawyer Al Qarni highlights the severe penalties, up to five years in prison, for those proven to have used AI in defamatory activities causing harm to others.

2. AI-Enhanced Video Clips Monitoring:

. A monitoring center linked to the prosecution is actively surveilling social media content, particularly focusing on the misuse of AI-enhanced video clips that manipulate voices.

3. Cyber Offenses and Fines:

. Recent months have seen Saudi authorities exposing various cyber offenses, including a notable case where a media regulator fined an online celebrity SR100,000 and revoked her license for remarks deemed harmful to family values.

4. Anonymous Snapchat User Summoned:

. In August, a Snapchat user faced questioning by a Saudi state media watchdog for featuring content considered immoral and slanderous, with potential consequences including up to five years in prison and a maximum fine of SR3 million.

5. GCAM's Vigilance:

. The General Commission for Audiovisual Media (GCAM) continues to summon individuals engaging in offensive online behavior, such as a celebrated female TikToker accused of making racial comments, reinforcing the kingdom's commitment to maintaining online integrity.