"X Resumes Taylor Swift Searches After Deepfake Controversy"

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X has reactivated the search function for Taylor Swift after temporarily disabling it due to a surge of explicit deepfake images of the musician circulating on the platform. The company's efforts to curb the spread of these images included disabling the search function, but it has now been re-enabled with a commitment to vigilance in removing such content. This incident highlights the growing concern around deepfake technology, with high-profile individuals like Swift and U.S. President Joe Biden being targeted. Swift has not publicly commented on the issue.
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