Marketplace Morning Report AI deepfakes could lead to fines and country-wide bans
Jan 13, 2026
Faisal Islam, a BBC journalist known for his on-site reporting on quantum computing, explores the fascinating world of Google's Quantum AI Lab. He delves into groundbreaking advancements, including the Willow chip, which performs calculations in minutes that would take classical supercomputers eons. Faisal discusses the extreme cold required for quantum chips and forecasts transformative applications in drug discovery and energy systems by 2045. The discussion also highlights the intense race for power in the quantum computing landscape.
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AI Deepfakes May Already Be Illegal
- AI-generated intimate images can meet existing legal thresholds for non-consensual abuse and child sexual exploitation depending on specifics.
- Regulators can impose fines or block services if platforms don't remove illegal AI content promptly.
Enforce Removal Before Escalating Penalties
- Regulators should assess whether platforms removed illegal material quickly and thoroughly.
- If removal is inadequate, authorities can progress from fines to blocking services in that country.
Not All Disturbing Images Are Illegal
- Many images posted to X were of people in bikinis or underwear and may fall short of strict legal definitions.
- Legal classification depends on specific criteria, so not all upsetting non-consensual images automatically qualify as illegal CSAM or revenge porn.