February 8, 2025
Microsoft leader Smith calls on Congress to address ‘abusive AI generated content’
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...