China to crack down on AI-made fake images and videos

Viral photo of baby who survived earthquake was created by AI

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A news program in China reports that a viral image of a baby who survived an earthquake was actually created by AI. (CCTV)

ITSURO FUJINO

GUANGZHOU -- China is moving to tighten the regulation of malicious images and videos created using generative artificial intelligence in response to an increase in fake content posted on social media, including those purporting to show kidnapping victims or earthquake damage.

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