GenAI's 'Double-Edged Sword': Safer Internet Day 2026

February 10, 2026

TL;DR

Safer Internet Day 2026 highlights AI's impact on online safety, deepfakes, and governance.
The UK's theme is 'Smart tech, safe choices,' focusing on responsible AI use.
The US is emphasizing Gen AI, media literacy, and civility.
Creating deepfakes without consent is illegal in the UK.
The US prioritizes AI innovation with executive orders and action plans, while also addressing deepfakes via the Take It Down Act.
Many US states have enacted AI measures and criminalized deepfake creation/distribution.
CEOs rank accelerating AI among their top priorities, but AI is seen as a 'double-edged sword' due to risks like deepfakes and misinformation.
Guidance for safer online practices is being provided to various groups.
Trust and robust systems are essential for online safety in a machine-led internet.
The UK is advancing targeted AI legislation, with broader AI bills expected.

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