UK's X Fails Again to Stop AI Chatbot from Spreading Nonconsensual Deepfakes

X’s latest attempt to curb the proliferation of intimate deepfakes on its platform involved restricting access to image editing tools, a measure that was quickly circumvented by users who simply used alternative methods to generate images. According to an investigation, many free X users were still able to exploit loopholes in the new policy, using image editing software outside of X’s platform to create and share deepfakes. This has raised concerns about the effectiveness of the company’s efforts to address the issue and its commitment to protecting users’ rights. The failure of X’s measures highlights the ongoing challenges of regulating AI-generated content on social media platforms, particularly when it comes to sensitive topics like nonconsensual deepfakes.