Elon Musk's social media platform X has temporarily blocked searches for Taylor Swift to curb the spread of AI-generated fake pornographic images, or deepfakes, of the singer.

Some deepfakes of Swift continue to evade the block on platform X, underscoring the difficulty tech companies encounter in eliminating such content.

The deepfakes were reportedly created using Microsoft's Designer tool, leading to Microsoft enhancing content filters and CEO Satya Nadella planning to address the issue on NBC Nightly News.

Platform X is committing to a zero-tolerance stance on non-consensual nudity by removing the images, sanctioning distributors, and establishing a 'Trust and Safety center' in Austin with 100 new content moderators.

Microsoft and platform X's efforts parallel a legislative push in Congress, with a bill proposing criminal penalties for distributing harmful AI-generated images and significant financial damages.

The White House is advocating for legislative measures to mitigate the dissemination of harmful AI content, emphasizing the role of social media platforms in light of Section 230 protections.

The rise of deepfake technology poses a significant challenge for the tech industry, with a reported 550% increase in deepfake videos online since 2019, necessitating both corporate and legislative responses.