Social Media: Non-consensual Sexual Deepfakes Debate
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Sarah Pochin
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Social Media: Non-consensual Sexual Deepfakes
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Liz Kendall
Let me just keep to the point about AI chatbots. We are confident that some are covered by the legislation, but officials have told me that they believe some are not. I am currently working this issue through. I want to move swiftly, but I want this work to be effective, for all the reasons we have said. I am happy to meet with my hon. Friend to discuss that further.
Sarah Pochin (Runcorn and Helsby) (Reform)
Given the devastating harm caused by non-consensual sexual deepfakes and the reality that the Online Safety Act is ineffective against international social media platforms, how will the Secretary of State ensure the immediate removal of this material? How will she deliver practical support to women and girls from the moment that they become victims?
Liz Kendall
By backing the law, not calling for it to be scrapped, which is what the hon. Lady’s party wants.