Agencies :
Searches for ‘Taylor Swift’ on Saturday were yielding no results on Twitter/X. The social network has
temporarily halted displaying any search results for the singer due to a troubling scandal involving explicit AI-generated images of the singer, prompting
critical inquiries into the ethical implications of
technology and its capacity to exploit and cause
harm. Presently, X users encounter an error notice when attempting to search for her name.
Formerly, expressions of concern emanated from the White House to US lawmakers, urging both the
government and corporations to implement crucial measures to alleviate the adverse impacts of AI. In a decisive move, X has now opted to temporarily suspend searches for Swift’s name, showcasing an abundance of caution and giving precedence to her safety. Addressing the situation, a representative from X told Page Six, “This is a temporary action, taken with an abundance of caution as we prioritise safety in this matter.” Alarming sexualised deepfakes featuring Taylor Swift circulated on X in the past week,
depicting the 34-year-old musician at her boyfriend’s NFL game. These unsettling deepfakes, aimed at the ‘Cruel Summer’ singer, promptly ignited outrage amongst her devoted fans, who fervently urged
others not to share them. Swifties also identified the individual responsible for this reprehensible act.
Deepfake victim Taylor Swift reveals concern of White House
