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The UK Electoral Commission has announced a pilot program to monitor and identify AI-generated deepfakes ahead of the May 7 local elections. The initiative aims to prevent misleading content from influencing voters, as deepfake technology becomes more sophisticated and accessible. The scheme will track impact and work with parties to remove false material, sharing findings post-election.
A set of new studies underline the scale of online grooming and pornography exposure among youths, with UK and global figures showing significant harms. Governments are urged to treat these issues as public health priorities while improving cross‑agency responses and survivor support.