UK privacy watchdog warns over AI-generated images in joint statement

February 23, 2026 6:23 AM EST

Words reading "Artificial intelligence AI", miniature of robot and toy hand are pictured in this illustration taken December 14, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

LONDON, Feb ‌23 (Reuters) - ​Britain's ​privacy watchdog published a joint ‌statement with dozens of ⁠international authorities on Monday, ‌setting out concerns ‌over images generated by artificial intelligence which ​depict identifiable individuals without their consent.

"We ⁠call on organisations to engage proactively ​with regulators, implement robust safeguards from the ​outset, and ‌ensure that technological advancement does not ⁠come at the expense of privacy, dignity, ⁠safety," the statement published by ​the Information Commissioner’s Office said.

The signatories are especially concerned ‌about potential harms to children, the ‌ICO added.

(Reporting ⁠by Sam ‌Tabahriti, writing ​by Sarah Young, editing by William ‌James)



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