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Posted on February 23, 2026
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Add as preferred source on GoogleBritain’s ICO and dozens of global regulators warned about AI-generated images of identifiable people without consent. They urge proactive safeguards, regulator engagement, and stronger protections for children.
LONDON, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Britain's privacy watchdog published a joint statement with dozens of international authorities on Monday, setting out concerns over images generated by artificial intelligence which depict identifiable individuals without their consent.
"We call on organisations to engage proactively with regulators, implement robust safeguards from the outset, and ensure that technological advancement does not come at the expense of privacy, dignity, safety," the statement published by the Information Commissioner’s Office said.
The signatories are especially concerned about potential harms to children, the ICO added.
(Reporting by Sam Tabahriti, writing by Sarah Young, editing by William James)
The UK Information Commissioner’s Office, with international regulators, issued a joint statement warning about AI-generated images that depict identifiable individuals without consent and urging stronger safeguards.
The ICO and dozens of privacy and data protection authorities worldwide, coordinated through international forums, endorsed the statement highlighting global concern and cooperation.
Organisations should implement consent and age protections, embed technical and organisational safeguards by design, ensure transparency and rapid takedowns, and engage proactively with regulators to comply with data protection laws.
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