Britain's privacy watchdog, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), has joined dozens of international authorities to express grave concerns regarding artificial intelligence that generates images of identifiable individuals without their consent. The joint statement emphasizes the need for organizations to proactively engage with regulators and implement safeguards to prevent technological advancements from compromising privacy, dignity, and safety.
The ICO highlighted particular apprehension about the potential harms AI-generated images could inflict upon children.