EU to Crack Down on AI Deepfakes, Illicit Imagery and Hacking With New Team in Brussels

The European Union plans to establish a new team in Brussels to address issues related to AI deepfakes, illicit imagery, and hacking. As part of the upcoming AI Act, companies that use AI will be required to clearly indicate to consumers when chatbots or imagery are generated using AI, through the use of labels or digital watermarks. This regulation aims to increase transparency and trust in AI-generated content. The new team will be based in Brussels and will work to enforce these regulations. The AI Act is expected to come into force, although a specific timeline is not provided. The goal is to crack down on harmful AI-related activities.