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EU Diplomats Debate Definition of 'Intimate Parts' in AI Nudification Ban

Brussels negotiators wrestle with precise legal language as deadline for AI omnibus deal approaches

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EU diplomats and officials are negotiating precise legal definitions for a proposed ban on AI-powered nudification technology, debating what constitutes 'intimate parts' in legislation.
The discussions follow controversy over Elon Musk's Grok AI tool, which reportedly generated an estimated 3 million non-consensual sexual images in 11 days.
Final negotiations are scheduled for April 28.

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EU diplomats and officials are negotiating precise legal definitions for a proposed ban on AI-powered nudification technology, debating what constitutes 'intimate parts' in legislation. The discussions follow controversy over Elon Musk's Grok AI tool, which reportedly generated an estimated 3 million non-consensual sexual images in 11 days. Final negotiations are scheduled for April 28.

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