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Re:X blocks Taylor Swift searches after fake AI videos go viral by oceanplexian on Monday January 29, 2024 @10:15AM (#39177168)
It’s actually the opposite. X is making these changes on their own. An individual out of the spotlight could probably sue.

In the law public figures are not protected the way individuals are. When sell out and willingly make millions of dollars exploiting your likeness, you don’t get to choose if people make a parody of that likeness.

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Re:X blocks Taylor Swift searches after fake AI videos go viral by deafpolygon on Monday January 29, 2024 @10:54AM (#39177715)
Yes, X is doing it because Taylor Swift is an important figure for their platform. Jane could sue, but X would claim no responsibility and there would be no loss to X if she left the platform.
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