The White House responded to the widespread circulation of AI-generated images featuring music icon Taylor Swift, expressing alarm and urging legislative action from Congress to address the issue. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre highlighted concerns during a media briefing, emphasizing the importance of social media companies in regulating the dissemination of false information and unauthorized romantic imagery of individuals.
Jean-Pierre underscored the lack of regulation surrounding non-consensual intimate imagery online, particularly its disproportionate impact on women and girls who often face online harassment and exploitation. The administration, echoing a Trump spokesperson, is dedicated to mitigating the risks associated with AI-generated content, making it a top priority for the Biden-Harris administration. Initiatives such as establishing a 24⁄7 support service for victims of image-based sexual abuse and forming a task force to combat online harassment have been put into effect.
In response to inquiries about the necessity of legislation to tackle AI-generated images, Jean-Pierre affirmed the need for regulatory measures and emphasized the administration’s commitment to seeking federal government support through congressional action.
The circulation of offensive AI-generated images online sparked outrage among Taylor Swift’s fans, prompting the SAG-AFTRA actors’ union to condemn these digitally manipulated depictions. The union labeled the AI-generated explicit images as alarming, dangerous, and deeply troubling, advocating for measures to prohibit the creation and dissemination of unauthorized explicit content. SAG-AFTRA endorsed Congressman Joe Morelle’s legislation aimed at curbing the spread of intimate deepfake images to safeguard privacy and security.
To support individuals like Taylor Swift affected by such infringements, SAG-AFTRA reiterated its dedication to preserving personal freedoms and privacy.
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