Laws Around Deepfake AI Images of a Person Made & Used Without Permission?

A person in England has been targeted by online harassment, including the creation and distribution of AI-generated images. The victim is seeking legal advice regarding the use of their likeness without permission and the potential for doxxing.

What happened

The original poster (OP) has been harassed for years by an individual with opposing political views. The harassment, which included doxxing, was allegedly dismissed by the police. Recently, the harasser created an AI-generated image of the OP and linked it to their Reddit account, effectively connecting their online persona to their real-life identity. The OP had been careful to keep their image private. The AI image, while not obscene, is described as humiliating and untrue. The OP has reported the image to Instagram but anticipates inaction, based on past experiences. They are concerned about the potential for further AI-generated images and the lack of legal protection against this type of misuse.