Swifties demand 'protection' for Taylor Swift as SAG-AFTRA pushes to make AI-generated pics 'illegal'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The recent uproar stems from AI-generated fake and explicit images of Taylor Swift circulating on social media platforms. This has not only angered Swifties but also drawn condemnation from groups like SAG-AFTRA, emphasizing the illegality of creating such deceptive images.

In another unsettling incident, Swifties were further enraged when an alleged stalker, David Crowe, was apprehended for trespassing on Swift's Tribeca property. Despite being released from court, Crowe was once again spotted near the pop icon's NYC home, prompting law enforcement to intervene and re-arrest him.

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In response to these incidents, a judge has called for a psychological examination of Crowe to assess his fitness to stand trial.

SAG-AFTRA releases statement condemning Taylor Swift's AI-generated images

Recently, the rise of 'Taylor Swift AI' caught the attention of X (formerly Twitter), as numerous fake and explicit images of Swift circulated on various social media platforms. Swifties quickly responded with tweets condemning the act, expressing their concern, and rallying to protect Swift.

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Adding to the outcry, SAG-AFTRA issued a statement denouncing the creation and dissemination of these sexually explicit, A.I.-generated images of Taylor Swift. In their release, they emphasized the need to make such actions illegal, stating, "The sexually explicit, A.I.-generated images depicting Taylor Swift are upsetting, harmful, and deeply concerning. The development and dissemination of fake images — especially those of a lewd nature — without someone’s consent must be made illegal."

The statement also highlighted the organization's support for Congressman Joe Morelle's Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act as a crucial step in preventing further exploitation. SAG-AFTRA affirmed their solidarity with Swift and all women affected by such privacy violations.

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Before this official statement, a source close to Swift revealed that Swift and her inner circle were infuriated by the incident. The source mentioned that Swift is considering legal action against the accounts responsible for publishing the fake AI-generated images, underscoring the seriousness of the violation of her privacy.

Internet users assert Taylor Swift 'must be protected'

A user wrote, "Exactly ! I been saying this, they made Steve Harvery nudity and Kanye too and plenty of other artists. This should be a huge crime"

Another user wrote, "She must be protected at all cost..."

A user commented, "Deal with this shit before it gets worse"

Another user commented, "as they should AI needs to be banned from doing pictures of people at all"

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