The eSafety Commissioner has released a statement highlighting the serious gaps by major tech companies (Google, Meta, WhatsApp, X, Telegram and Reddit) in relation to their approach in dealing with terrorist and violent extremist material and activity (TVE). The statement was based on the responses of the companies in response to eSafety Commissioner’s earlier transparency reporting notices issued in March 2024. Among other findings, the statement revealed that Google received 258 user reports about suspected AI generated synthetic TVE by Gemini and 86 user reports of suspected AI generated synthetic child sexual exploitation and abuse material (CSEA) by Gemini during the report period. The statement stated this underscored “how critical it is for companies developing AI products to build in and test the efficacy of safeguards to prevent this type of material from being generated. Safety by Design must be deployed throughout every stage of the AI life cycle”.
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