Social network X, formerly Twitter, is blocking searches for Taylor Swift to address safety issues after her pornographic deepfakes spread on the platform.

The fake images violated X's policies on manipulated media and garnered tens of millions of views before the block was implemented.

Swift's fans played a role in flagging the content, leading to the network's reaffirmation of its zero-tolerance stance on non-consensual nudity.

The deepfakes are believed to have originated from a Telegram group known for creating such AI-generated content without consent.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella called for responsible AI use, while the White House, under President Biden, showed commitment to combating fake images.

US politicians urge for legal frameworks to criminalize the creation of deepfakes, noting the lack of federal laws against it, while the UK has already made sharing deepfake pornography illegal in 2023.

The incident with Taylor Swift underscores the broader challenge in regulating AI technology that is advancing faster than legal and ethical guidelines.