The issue of deepfakes has raised concerns globally, with Microsoft's Satya Nadella calling it "alarming and terrible" and advocating for "guardrails" to ensure safe online content. Other celebrities, including actresses Rasmika Mandanna, Kajol, Alia Bhatt, and business tycoon Ratan Tata, have also been victims of deepfakes. The Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has called for global regulations for AI to mitigate the harms posed by deepfakes.
Key takeaways:
- Elon Musk's platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has temporarily blocked users from searching for the name of Taylor Swift due to the circulation of sexually explicit deepfakes of the singer on the platform.
- The fake AI-generated graphics gathered over 47 million views on X, leading to the platform's commitment to remove all identified images and take action against the accounts responsible for posting them.
- High-profile figures such as White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Microsoft's Satya Nadella have expressed concern over the issue of deepfakes, advocating for swift action and the implementation of "guardrails" to combat the issue.
- Other celebrities and public figures, including Rasmika Mandanna, Kajol, Alia Bhatt, and Ratan Tata, have also been victims of deepfakes, prompting calls for global regulations for AI to mitigate the harms posed by such technology.