FPF publishes report on synthetic data risks

15/10/2024 | Future of Privacy Forum

The Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) has published a comprehensive report exploring the risks, technical approaches, and regulatory responses towards synthetic data produced by generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools. As the use of such technology increases, awareness of the associated risks, including disinformation, financial fraud, and misuse of intimate imagery, is also growing.  

The FPF report discusses current US legislative efforts that aim to improve transparency regarding generative AI, including the need to disclose its use and impose restrictions on certain synthetic content. However, it emphasises that while these measures may help mitigate some issues, they have inherent limitations and involve tradeoffs that policymakers must consider moving forward. 

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