The White House stated this afternoon that legislation must be passed to safeguard individuals against AI-generated fake sexual images. Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre addressed the issue of fake sexualized photos of Taylor Swift circulating on social media and deemed it "alarming. " Jean-Pierre highlighted the Biden administration's focus on AI-related concerns and emphasized the need for Congress to take legislative action. While she did not mention any specific legislation supported by the White House, Jean-Pierre expressed the necessity for laws to address this issue. The dissemination of these images gained traction on platform X, with one photo garnering 45 million views before being removed. Social media platforms have a role to play in enforcing their own rules to prevent the spread of such content, according to Jean-Pierre.

She further emphasized the disproportionate impact of lax enforcement on women and girls who are often the targets of online harassment. The White House has previously established a task force to combat online harassment, albeit with a fragmented approach. Jean-Pierre reiterated the need for legislation to address the issue, despite the challenge of achieving consensus and passing regulations. While there may be bipartisan support for Taylor Swift, it remains unclear whether that alone will be sufficient to enact tangible legislation.