Microsoft CEO: Taylor Swift Deepfakes Spark Urgent Call to Action

Image Credit: Wikipedia Jan 27, 2024 By: Bhumi Shrivastava

CEO's Concern

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Urgent Action Needed

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Tech Industry Responsibility

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Guardrails for AI

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Collaboration is Key

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Microsoft's Involvement

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Industry Response

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