"Taylor Swift's Deepfake Controversy Reignites Push for AI Regulation"

The spread of deepfake pornographic images of Taylor Swift has reignited calls for US legislation criminalizing the practice, with politicians advocating for federal laws to combat the issue. The proposed Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act aims to make sharing deepfake pornography without consent illegal, highlighting the emotional and reputational harm caused, particularly to women. The technology, predominantly targeting women, has prompted bipartisan support for safeguarding measures, as seen in the introduction of the AI Labeling Act. With high-profile women at risk, the UK government has already taken steps to outlaw nonconsensual deepfake pornography, emphasizing the need to protect individuals from such exploitation.