EU Lawmakers Call for Banning AI-Generated Nudity Apps under AI Act
In a significant move, a cross-party coalition of EU lawmakers is advocating for a ban on AI-powered nudity applications within the European Union. This call comes in response to a backlash against X’s AI model, Grok, which has been linked to the generation of non-consensual intimate images and child sexual abuse material.
Background
The coalition, consisting of 57 Members of the European Parliament from various political spectrums—from the center-right to the extreme left—has urged the European Commission to act decisively by banning this AI application under the EU AI Act.
Legislative Framework
According to the AI law, the commission is required to annually review the list of banned use cases. However, it has been noted that the commission missed its first deadline for this review in August.
This development underscores the growing concern regarding the ethical implications of artificial intelligence technologies, particularly those that can produce harmful and illegal content.
Conclusion
As discussions continue, the call for stringent regulations on AI applications highlights the necessity for a balanced approach that fosters innovation while safeguarding individual rights and societal norms.
Further details can be found in the letter attached to the official statement.
