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EU AI Rules Target Child Abuse Material Creation
14 Mar
Summary
- EU governments proposed adding a ban on AI child abuse material.
- Regulators are investigating Grok's sexualized AI deepfakes.
- EU AI Act negotiations could take a year to implement changes.
The European Union has initiated a move to criminalize the creation of child sexual abuse material by artificial intelligence. EU governments have proposed an amendment to the bloc's AI regulations, which were established two years ago, to outlaw such AI practices. This development comes amid increasing global scrutiny of AI-generated sexually explicit content, notably concerning Elon Musk's xAI chatbot, Grok, and its role in producing sexualized deepfakes.
Regulators across Europe and Asia are actively investigating instances of AI misuse. Specific probes into Grok's sexualized deepfakes are underway in Britain, Ireland, and Spain, alongside EU tech regulators. The proposal requires approval from the European Parliament, which is set to vote on a similar measure this week. These discussions are part of broader negotiations concerning potential amendments to the AI Act, a process that could extend for about a year before any changes are enacted.
