Do you want to look up Taylor Swift on X? That’s not possible, though. The search box for Taylor Swift on Elon Musk’s owned social media site X (Twitter) has disappeared.
The decision was made in response to a troubling controversy that included explicit, artificial intelligence (AI)-generated photos of the singer, prompting serious concerns about the moral limits of technology and its propensity to mistreat and abuse individuals. X users now receive an error notification when they attempt to search for her name.
X removes Taylor Swift
Previously, there have been comments of concern from the White House to US politicians, calling on the government and businesses to take crucial action to lessen the adverse consequences of AI. Now, in a daring decision, X has decided to put a temporary stop to the hunt for Swift’s identity, exhibiting extreme prudence and putting her safety first.
Following up on Page Six, X stated, “This is a temporary action and done with an abundance of caution as we prioritize safety on this issue,” after learning about what had occurred.
The AI image scandal
Over the last week, disturbing pornographic deepfakes of Taylor Swift have been making the rounds on X. The vocalist of Cruel Summer was the focus of unsettling deepfakes that swiftly infuriated her devoted followers, who begged others not to disseminate them. Swifties also found the person who committed this reprehensible deed. (Taylor Swift’s Viral DeepFake Alarms White House; Singer Mulls Legal Action)
Taylor Swift considers Legal route
Earlier, a source revealed to the Daily Mail that Taylor Swift, who is “furious,” is “considering taking legal action.” One thing is certain, though: These phoney, AI-generated photos are abusive, disrespectful, exploitative, and were treated without Taylor’s knowledge or approval. The insider stated as much on Thursday. “Whether or not legal action will be taken is being decided.” (Taylor Swift Fans Track Down ‘Culprit’ Who Shared ‘Explicit Pictures’)