However, simplyrearrangingthe search from Taylor Swift AI to Taylor AI Swift yielded results.
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Whats the problem with deepfakes?
Deepfakes are false images or videos generated by deep learning AI algorithms (hence the name).
While some are innocent, the vast majority are decidedly not.
Deepfake pornography makes up 98% of all deepfake videos online.
Are these deepfakes illegal?
The only EU law directly addressing the problem is the Dutch Criminal Code.
A provision in the law covers both real, as well as non-real child pornography.
But this regulation is the exception rather than the rule.
But what about the suite of new EU laws designed to tackle everything from misinformation to AI misuse online?
Other laws, such asthe upcoming AI Act, require creators to disclose deepfake content.
Just take the ClothOff app for instance.
It allows users to take the clothes off from anyone who appears in their phones picture gallery.
The software used for the Taylor Swift images was likely Microsoft Designer.
Perpetrators also use lesser known, open-source generative AI tools that are harder to control.
One thing the DSA will do is put pressure on big tech to improve online safety on their platforms.
There are also criminal offences for platforms who host such content.
Story bySion Geschwindt
Sion is a freelance science and technology reporter, specialising in climate and energy.
