BBC Verify has found evidence that the White House has regularly used AI-generated images on its social media accounts, starting with the Trump administration. Poynter reported at least 14 AI posts from the White House X account during Trump’s second term. The images include various scenarios, like Trump depicted in different fictional scenarios. Additionally, there have been at least 11 more AI or edited images posted this year, including a recent post that manipulated a real photo.
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The UK government has issued a warning to Elon Musk’s X platform, threatening a de facto ban if it fails to address the proliferation of indecent AI-generated images, particularly those depicting partially stripped women and children. In response to mounting criticism, X limited AI image generation to paying subscribers, but this move has been widely criticized as insufficient. Government officials, including the commissioner for victims of crime, have declared the platform unsafe and are considering withdrawing their presence. Ofcom, the media watchdog, is accelerating its investigation, and ministers are exploring the possibility of blocking access to X in the UK due to its failure to comply with regulations regarding harmful content.
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In Thibodaux, Louisiana, a 13-year-old girl faced the circulation of AI-generated nude images of herself and her classmates. After repeatedly seeking help from school officials, she was ultimately expelled following a fight with a boy who was sharing the images on a school bus. While the girl was expelled, the boys accused of creating and sharing the images were not initially disciplined by the school, and two were later charged with disseminating AI-generated images. This case highlights the inadequacy of schools in addressing the impact of AI-generated cyberbullying and the potential for severe repercussions on the victims.
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