UK to bring into force law this week to tackle Grok AI deepfakes
4 months ago
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- UK enforces law making non-consensual intimate images illegal, targeting AI-generated deepfakes.
- Technology Secretary Liz Kendall emphasizes criminalizing tools and platforms enabling such image creation.
- Ofcom investigates X (formerly Twitter) over Grok AI's role in creating non-consensual deepfakes, with potential fines up to 10% of global revenue.
- New legislation under the Data Act and Online Safety Act prioritizes tackling deepfake abuse, with strict penalties for individuals and platforms.
- Government refutes claims of censorship, framing the issue as combating violence against women and girls.
- Ofcom's probe focuses on X's compliance with removing illegal content and protecting minors from harmful material.
- Global backlash against Grok leads to temporary blocks in Malaysia and Indonesia.