Inside AI Policy

February 8, 2025

Microsoft leader Smith calls on Congress to address ‘abusive AI generated content’

By Charlie Mitchell / July 31, 2024

Microsoft vice chair and president Brad Smith says the tech sector has been heavily engaged on addressing election and other threats posed by AI-generated deepfakes, but cites an urgent need for Congress to pass legislation on deepfakes targeting seniors and children in addition to election security measures.

“AI-generated deepfakes are realistic, easy for nearly anyone to make, and increasingly being used for fraud, abuse, and manipulation -- especially to target kids and seniors,” Smith said in a July 30...


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