Taylor Swift news diary: Swifties seek 'protection' for singer as SAG-AFTRA pushes to make non-consensual AI-generated explicit images 'illegal'
Welcome to our daily Taylor Swift News Digest, your go-to source for the latest updates and insights into the world of one of today's most influential and celebrated artists.
Delve into Taylor's dynamic career, public appearances, and the buzz within the entertainment industry as we provide you with a bite-sized overview of the happenings in the life of this multi-talented and ever-evolving artist.
White House describes the circulation of Taylor Swift's explicit AI-generated photos as 'alarming'
On Wednesday, January 24, deepfakes of Swift went viral on X (formerly Twitter), highlighting the necessity for regulations to prevent the potentially harmful use of AI technology. The White House Press Secretary stated that they are "alarmed" by the incident and that Congress "should take legislative action" on Friday.
"We are alarmed by the reports of the…circulation of images that you just laid out - of false images to be more exact, and it is alarming," noted White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, as per ABC News.
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Swifties seek 'protection' for Taylor Swift as SAG-AFTRA works to make non-consensual AI-generated photos 'illegal'
Following the widespread circulation of fake photos of the pop star, Swifties took to social media platforms to denounce the conduct and call for action from X (formerly Twitter).
Moreover, SAG-AFTRA came forward to say, "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."
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce appear unfazed by 'outside noise' as their romance grows
Swift and Travis Kelce claim to be ignoring "outside noise" while they work through their romance in the spotlight.
When a reporter explicitly questioned Travis if he had discussed the subject of the attention that their romance is getting with Swift, the Chiefs tight end replied that he had "talked about" maintaining privacy with the 'Karma' singer. He noted, "As long as we’re happy, we can't listen to anything that's outside noise. That's all that matters."
Travis Kelce's father says he couldn't remember Taylor Swift's name when they first met
Providing candid detail about the interaction, NFL player Travis's father, Ed Kelce, recently made a hilarious revelation regarding his first meeting with Swift.
During his guest appearance on Cleveland's Audacy's 92.3 'The Fan', Ed recounted the details of his encounter with the music sensation. He apparently thought, "Oh my god, I know this kid, but I don't know what her name is," during their first encounter.
Taylor Swift's 'unapologetic dorkiness' inspired Bryce Dallas Howard's 'Argylle' character
Bryce Dallas Howard, who plays Elly Conway in the movie 'Argylle', recently clarified whether or not Swift was an inspiration for the movie. "We can’t pretend she was involved. The reality is she was in many ways a great inspiration," said the actress on 'The Graham Norton Show'.
She went on to claim that Conway was inspired by the pop star's unapologetic dorkiness.
