Deepfakes are usually framed as a misinformation problem. That misses the real issue. Synthetic media turns human identity into reproducible raw material. This article argues that digital sovereignty is incomplete without identity sovereignty, and that real protection requires consent, labelling, platform accountability, rapid takedown, auditability, and cross border enforcement.
Daily Archives: March 9, 2026
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Digital life now holds our memories, relationships, work, and identity. Yet most of it lives inside private platforms that control access, movement, and value. Digital sovereignty proposes a new framework where people can access, move, audit, and control their online lives. This article explains why portability, transparency, and user agency must become core digital rights.