The European Parliament calls for a ban on AI-generated nude image applications.
Lawmakers approved the proposal after growing concerns about the misuse of artificial intelligence technology, especially after the controversy surrounding Grok, which earlier this year enabled the widespread creation of fake nude images using pictures of real people.
The matter has become more urgent after a Dutch court ordered the app to be disabled in the Netherlands. Under Dutch law, creating sexual images involving minors is considered a form of online sexual abuse, which reinforces calls for stricter regulations at the EU level.
According to the Center for Digital Hate, around three million sexual images - including those involving minors - were created in just two weeks, highlighting the scale of the problem. The European Commission has also launched an investigation under the Digital Services Act (DSA).
Dutch Green MP Kim van Sparitaak welcomed this step, describing it as a major victory for women's rights and child protection. She warned that these tools are widely used to harass women, damage reputations, and enable extortion and abuse across the European Union.
In addition to the proposed ban, lawmakers agreed to simplify AI regulations by classifying systems based on risk levels and postponing some rules for high-risk technologies. Companies will be required, starting November 2, 2026, to clearly label content generated by AI, such as images, videos, audio, and text.
The stricter regulations for high-risk AI systems - including those used in areas such as law enforcement, education, and border control - are set to come into effect by December 2027. The proposal was passed with overwhelming support in Parliament and is now awaiting final agreement between EU institutions.