Donald Trump’s free speech tsar has compared the Government’s threats against social media platform X to Vladimir Putin’s Russia.
The government's potential regulation of social media platforms based on AI-generated content directly impacts the media sector. Social media companies face increased pressure to moderate AI-generated content, potentially leading to higher operational costs and the risk of government intervention. It also affects the media's role as a source of reliable information amid the rising tide of AI-generated disinformation, which affects the reliability of media content.
Operational impact: Social media platforms face increasing pressure to effectively moderate AI-generated content, requiring significant investment in AI-powered detection tools and human oversight. The potential for inconsistent enforcement across different jurisdictions creates operational complexity and the risk of attracting regulatory scrutiny and fines. Content moderation teams need to be well-versed in identifying AI-generated images and the policies around their use.