Search engines required to stamp out AI-generated images of child abuse under Australia’s new code

New industry code in Australia requires search engines like Google and Bing to eliminate child abuse material from results, including AI-generated deepfakes.
Code prompted by concerns that new AI tools like ChatGPT could be used to generate illegal content like child abuse images and terrorist propaganda.
Companies must research technologies to help users detect deepfakes, and regularly improve AI systems to prevent illegal content in results.
Australia's eSafety Commissioner says new rules compel tech firms to not just reduce harms but build safety tools into services from the start.
Separate AFP initiative is using AI to detect child abuse material, asking adults to submit childhood photos to help train the AI system.

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