Taylor Swift remained a prominent figure online on Sunday, amidst the Kansas City Chiefs’ advancement to the Super Bowl. Despite the buzz surrounding Travis Kelce and Swift, her name was notably absent from search results on the platform X due to the circulation of sexually explicit AI-generated images earlier in the week.
The decision to restrict searches for Taylor Swift on X was a response to the proliferation of fake images, leading to her name being blocked from search queries. Representatives from X have yet to address inquiries from Fox News Digital regarding this matter. Even on Monday morning, users could only search for “Taylor” or “Swift” separately, with her full name remaining unsearchable on the platform.
Following the dissemination of fake pornographic images last Thursday, X took action by suspending at least one account associated with the unauthorized content. In response to the backlash, X’s safety team issued a statement emphasizing their strict prohibition against posting non-consensual nudity images, affirming a zero-tolerance policy towards such content. They assured users that all identified images were being promptly removed, with necessary actions taken against the responsible accounts to maintain a safe and respectful online environment.
The explicit images of Swift prompted a reaction from the White House, urging Congress to enact legislation to address such violations. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre expressed concern during a press briefing, highlighting the importance of social media platforms enforcing their rules to combat the spread of misinformation and non-consensual intimate imagery.
SAG-AFTRA, the actors union, condemned the dissemination of fake images, particularly those of a lewd nature, without consent, advocating for legal measures to prevent such violations. They voiced support for Taylor Swift and all women affected by privacy breaches, emphasizing the urgency of regulating these technologies to safeguard individuals’ autonomy and privacy.
Tracy Wright, an entertainment reporter for Fox News Digital, can be reached for story tips at Tracy.Wright@ fox.com.
