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Tech firms face tougher UK rules on intimate image abuse
Ofcom to update codes of practice amid rise in ‘revenge porn’ and AI-generated deepfakes targeting women and girls Social media, messaging platforms and online forums that publish intimate image abuse – often intended to humiliate women and
Editor's take
UK regulators are proposing stricter rules for online platforms to address the proliferation of intimate image abuse, including AI-generated deepfakes.
This development is significant as it directly confronts the emerging threat of generative AI being weaponized for harassment and exploitation, particularly impacting women and girls. It signals a growing regulatory focus on holding platforms accountable for the misuse of AI technologies, moving beyond content moderation to proactive risk management.
Future scrutiny will likely focus on how effectively platforms can implement these new codes, especially in detecting and removing AI-generated content. The efficacy of Ofcom's enforcement and the industry's ability to adapt their systems to counter sophisticated deepfake creation will be key indicators of success.
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