Why Nepal Asks Meta, TikTok to Remove AI Content on Flash Floods
AI-generated videos and images of the flash floods in Nepal are being presented as if they were real event across social media.
The deadly floods in Nepal have claimed the lives of over 630 people, prompting the government to reach out to Meta and TikTok. These social media platforms are being asked to remove AI-generated videos, fake content, misleading posts, and AI-made graphics that are circulating in the aftermath of the disaster. Representatives from Nepal have held discussions with the companies to expedite action against content that could mislead the public, hinder relief efforts, or further distress the families of the victims.
Bijay Kumar Roy, coordinator of the government's task force on social media regulation and management, stated that authorities have requested the companies to immediately remove inappropriate and misleading content once it is flagged. Officials have further urged the platforms to enhance their algorithms to proactively detect and block fake content and graphics.
The old footage has been re-circulated as if it were recent, while AI-generated videos and images are being presented as real events. Additionally, fake QR codes soliciting donations for flood victims have emerged. Meta and TikTok typically respond to reported posts within 24 to 48 hours, leading government officials to urge both platforms to hasten their response to problematic content.
Flash floods and landslides hit northern and central Nepal on Wednesday, causing widespread devastation and prompting mass evacuations and ongoing rescue operations in the affected regions.
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