‘I felt disgusted’: MEP speaks out over nude deepfakes and urges EU action
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THE AI ANGLE
Digitally stripping clothing from photos to create sexual deepfakesA report revealed that one in six female European lawmakers was targeted by non-consensual nude deepfakes. Over one hundred lawmakers are now demanding that the European Union enforce an upcoming ban on nudification software. For policy and legal experts, the case requires closing regulatory loopholes that allow abusive platforms to stay online.
THE TEACHING ANGLE
Consider how policymakers can ensure statutory bans on digital harassment tools are enforced against evasive online platforms.Read the original at theguardian.com Generate teaching or study materials
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