‘A pivotal moment’: European ban on AI nudification apps is welcomed

Source: https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2026/05/07/a-pivotal-moment-european-ban-on-ai-nudification-apps-is-welcomed/

May 7, 2026

Niamh Smyth, the Minister of State for AI, said the provisional agreement ‘marks a pivotal moment in the responsible regulation of artificial intelligence’

A new Europe-wide ban on artificial intelligence (AI) applications that create non-consensual or illegal images has been welcomed by the Irish Government. Niamh Smyth, the Minister of State for AI,… [+2358 chars]