The Mexican activist Olimpia Coral, recognized for her pioneering work in the enactment of laws against digital sexual violence, emphasized the need to expand legislation beyond the regulation of artificial intelligence in order to prevent the creation of non-consensual sexual content, given the proliferation of technologies such as sex robots.
During her participation in the first Latin American Summit of Digital Defenders, Coral called on lawmakers to avoid falling into legislative populism and not limit their actions to mere inclusion of terms like "artificial intelligence". She highlighted that it is essential to strengthen protection measures for women in the digital realm in light of the advancement of technologies that could be used harmfully.
The activist warned about the potential impact of technologies like sex robots on digital violence, mentioning cases such as the company 'Sex Dolls', which markets androids with features that replicate real people. She pointed to the existence of robot models designed to represent situations of sexual abuse, which raises serious ethical and protection concerns.
In this regard, Olimpia Coral stressed the importance of regulating what are known as "patriarchal algorithms," which contribute to the perpetuation of violence against women and girls in digital spaces. She urged reflection on how effective and ethical regulatory mechanisms can be established, especially in light of the constant evolution of digital threats.
The activist also emphasized the need to address the responsibility of technology companies regarding digital sexual crimes and lamented the lack of scrutiny surrounding these issues. She referred to a specific case at the National Polytechnic Institute where, despite accusations of image manipulation with AI, the lack of evidence prevented an exemplary sentence.
Olimpia Coral, who founded the Olimpia Law after being a victim of digital sexual violence in 2013, emphasized the importance of her initiative, which has been adopted in Mexico and other Latin American countries as a protective measure. The Latin American Summit of Digital Defenders in Mexico, which brings together experts and authorities, aims to establish a regional framework to address digital violence with a focus on protecting women's rights.
