( February 23, 2026, 11:36 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Organizations worldwide must follow a set of four principles to guard against AI-generated image abuse, say a coalition of data protection authorities in a joint statement Monday. They must implement safeguards, ensure meaningful transparency, provide removal mechanisms and address risks to children. The 61 signatories will coordinate their response and include the UK, Ireland, Cyprus, Malta, Mexico, South Korea, Nigeria the Philippines and the umbrella group for European authorities, the European Data Protection Board.Joint statement attached:...
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