UK privacy watchdog warns over AI-generated images in joint statement


Words reading "Artificial intelligence AI", miniature of robot and toy hand are pictured in this illustration taken December 14, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

LONDON, Feb ⁠23 (Reuters) - Britain's privacy ⁠watchdog published a joint ‌statement with dozens of international authorities on Monday, setting ​out concerns over ⁠images generated by ⁠artificial intelligence which depict ⁠identifiable individuals ‌without their consent.

"We call ⁠on organisations to engage proactively ​with ‌regulators, implement robust safeguards ⁠from the ​outset, and ensure that technological advancement does ⁠not come at ​the expense of privacy, dignity, safety," the statement published ⁠by the Information Commissioner’s Office said.

The signatories are especially concerned about ​potential harms ⁠to children, the ICO ​added.

(Reporting by ‌Sam Tabahriti, writing ​by Sarah Young, editing by William James)

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