UK to ban deepfake AI 'nudification' apps

The UK government is set to ban "nudification" apps using AI technology to manipulate images by seemingly removing clothing, aiming to combat online misogyny as part of efforts to reduce violence against women and girls. Technology Secretary Liz Kendall emphasized the importance of ensuring women's safety both online and offline, stating that those who create or distribute such apps will face legal consequences. The use of generative AI in these apps has raised concerns about the potential harm caused by fake nude imagery, especially in the context of child sexual abuse material. The government plans to collaborate with tech companies to develop solutions to combat intimate image abuse, including leveraging AI technology to detect and prevent the dissemination of sexual content.