CDT Europe report questions whether EU rules can curb AI-generated image abuse
CDT Europe’s latest report analyses how EU legislation could be used to address the growing spread of AI-generated deepfakes.
A new report by CDT Europe is examining how EU legislation could address the growing problem of AI-generated image abuse, including sexualised deepfakes created without the consent of the individuals depicted. The study is particularly relevant because it assesses whether the EU’s recently adopted digital rules can respond to harms created by generative AI systems.
The report reviews several parts of the EU’s digital regulatory framework, including the Digital Services Act, the Artificial Intelligence Act, and the GDPR, and explores how they may apply when AI tools are used to generate manipulated images.
Researchers also highlight the growing availability of AI applications designed to generate explicit deepfakes, often referred to as ‘nudification apps,’ which have raised concerns among policymakers and researchers about harassment, exploitation, and illegal content involving minors.
Read the full report.
