Meta Faces Scrutiny Over Deepfake Image Policies

Meta's Oversight Board has called for an update to policies on non-consensual deepfake images, citing insufficient clarity. The board reviewed two cases involving explicit deepfake images of famous women, emphasizing the importance of clearer guidelines. Meta is now revisiting its policies to address these concerns.

Meta's Oversight Board has demanded clearer policies on non-consensual deepfake images, identifying shortcomings in the current wording. The board reviewed two cases of explicit deepfakes featuring famous women, urging the platform to update its rules. Meta is now reassessing its policies in light of these recommendations.

The Oversight Board highlighted a specific case where the social media giant failed to remove a deepfake image of an Indian public figure until after the board's intervention. The technology for creating such images has become increasingly accessible, putting pressure on online platforms to address the issue more effectively.

Meta acknowledged the board's recommendations and confirmed it is in the process of reviewing them. The company is also revisiting its image database protocols and updating its community standards to better classify deepfake images under rules against adult sexual exploitation.

(With inputs from agencies.)