New EU rules on AI deepfakes and chatbots

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0802/1586132-ai-deepfakes/

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.blahaj.zone/post/46174362

Was browsing the news today and saw this. In my opinion, this should be mandatory not just in the EU, but that’s politics for you 🙄. Then again, in practice, what difference will this really make?

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akunohana@piefed.blahaj.zone · 9 pts · 38d (1 reply)

Finally some news that don't make me want to stay in bed. Although, I guess, nothing's perfect...

"The challenge now is ensuring regulation becomes an enabler, not a barrier.

"Getting that balance right will be critical for Ireland to strengthen its position as a leading global destination for AI investment and innovation," [...]

TheAntiAiLeader@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 3 pts · 38d

We can only hope for the best

quick_snail@feddit.nl · 3 pts · 38d (1 reply)

Does this apply to cops? I want to know when I'm being falsely accused that it was the fault of AI

TheAntiAiLeader@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 1 pts · 37d

Hmm. Not sure, but I would assume so

quick_snail@feddit.nl · 1 pts · 38d (4 replies)

Site doesn't load

TheAntiAiLeader@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 2 pts · 38d (2 replies)

Try this: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jul/31/ai-labels-to-be-compulsory-on-authentic-looking-content-under-eu-rules

If doesn’t work, just Google ‘AI EU rules change’ or something like that

quick_snail@feddit.nl · 2 pts · 38d (1 reply)

The Guardian loads great, thanks

TheAntiAiLeader@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 1 pts · 37d

😁

TheAntiAiLeader@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 1 pts · 38d

Might be a regional issue. I’ll try to find an alternative article on this subject for you