Ofcom widens Online Safety Act focus to AI and deepfakes
Ofcom, the UK regulator, has announced its expanded priorities under the Online Safety Act, focusing on child protection and the moderation of online content using AI. The regulator will address issues including online hate and deepfakes as part of its enforcement efforts.
Key Takeaways
- Ofcom expanded its Online Safety Act priorities to include AI moderation.
- The regulator will target online hate and deepfakes in its enforcement work.
- Child protection remains a named priority under the UK online safety regime.
Why It Matters
Ofcom is broadening enforcement beyond traditional content moderation into AI moderation and synthetic media, including deepfakes. For streaming and video platforms, that means more scrutiny of how user-generated and AI-assisted content is detected and moderated under the UK’s Online Safety Act. The immediate signal is a wider compliance surface, especially around child protection and harmful content. Watch for Ofcom’s specific enforcement actions or guidance that name AI moderation, online hate, or deepfakes as priority areas.
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