Lawmakers Debate Prison Penalties for Harmful Misuse of AI
PANAMA, August 27, 2026 — A bill that would punish harmful misuse of artificial intelligence with prison terms of up to seven years has been advanced in a National Assembly committee.
The proposal targets people who create or distribute AI-generated content intended to damage another person’s honor or reputation. Debate over the measure is likely to focus on digital harms, due process, free expression and how authorities define abusive AI use.
The source report was published on August 26, 2026. Panama Now Online will follow official updates as the story develops.
