'Swifties' Outraged As AI-Generated Pornographic Images Of Taylor Swift Circulate Unfiltered On X, Spark Call For Stronger Regulation

AI-generated pornographic images of Taylor Swift have been circulating on social media, raising concerns about the potential misuse of AI technology.

What Happened: The images, which depict the singer in sexually suggestive and explicit poses, were widely distributed on the social media platform X (previously known as Twitter), CNN reported on Friday. The images were viewed by millions before being removed from the platform, but the threat of their continued circulation on less regulated channels remains.

The incident has sparked concerns about the potential misuse of AI-generated images and videos in the run-up to the U.S. presidential election.

The incident has also drawn attention to the wider issue of unmoderated AI models in open-source platforms, further emphasizing the need for coordinated efforts by AI companies, social media platforms, regulators, and civil society to address these issues.

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Swift’s large fan base, known as “Swifties,” has expressed outrage over the incident, potentially bringing more attention to the growing issues around AI-generated imagery. The incident also highlights the need for legislative and regulatory action to address the misuse of AI technology.

Why It Matters: The incident involving Taylor Swift and AI-generated images raises concerns about the potential misuse of AI technology for disinformation efforts during the upcoming U.S. presidential election.

This comes at a time when social media platforms are under scrutiny for their content moderation practices, about Twitter’s announcement of a Bitcoin tipping feature. The incident also underscores the need for greater regulation and oversight of AI technology, about Elon Musk’s call for caution in regulating crypto and AI.

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