SAG-AFTRA, the actors' union, also released a statement calling the images "upsetting, harmful, and deeply concerning" and called for the development and dissemination of fake images without consent to be made illegal. The union stressed the need for society to control these technologies before it is too late. The incident has sparked a wider conversation about online harassment, particularly its disproportionate impact on women and girls.
Key takeaways:
- The White House, represented by press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, is calling for legislation to protect victims of online harassment following the spread of AI-generated explicit photos of Taylor Swift.
- Jean-Pierre described the incident as 'alarming' and emphasized the need for Congress to take legislative action to address such issues.
- Despite the suspension of the account that initially shared the images, the photos have been disseminated on other social media platforms, leading to calls for better enforcement of rules by social media companies.
- SAG-AFTRA released a statement calling for the development and dissemination of fake images without consent to be made illegal, describing the images as 'upsetting, harmful, and deeply concerning'.