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02/23/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/23/2026 05:07

International Data Protection Authorities Issue Joint Statement on Privacy Risks of AI-Generated Imagery

Data protection authorities from across the globe have today published a Joint Statement on AI-Generated Imagery. The statement represents the united position of 61 authorities and has been issued in response to serious concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) systems that generate realistic images and videos depicting identifiable individuals without their knowledge and consent. The signatories are especially concerned about potential harms to children.

William Malcolm, Executive Director Regulatory Risk & Innovation, said:

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