When the horses and the videos have already left the barn

An opinion piece by attorney Boaz Katzman discussing the latest video by Bezalel Smotrich and the question of how to prevent the spread of fake videos in the future. The author argues that the current law, based on removing content after publication, is ineffective against the pace of viral distribution, and proposes a model of deterrence through significant financial fines, an emergency mechanism in the Central Elections Committee, and requiring the publisher to issue a correction notice.

An opinion piece by attorney Boaz Katzman, focusing on the latest video published by Bezalel Smotrich and the broader question of how the legal system should deal with the spread of fake videos created using artificial intelligence. The author argues that the existing law, which relies on removing content after publication, is ineffective against the pace of viral distribution on social networks. He proposes an alternative model of deterrence: an emergency mechanism in the Central Elections Committee to investigate complaints within hours, significant and immediate financial fines for violating parties, requiring the publisher to issue a correction notice with the same reach, and personal responsibility for campaign officials. The author emphasizes that the test is not the number of videos removed, but how many are not published in the first place due to effective deterrence.