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Currently, the UK does not have specific laws regulating AI-generated content, including images. Existing legislation, such as defamation or copyright law, might apply in certain cases, but there's no overarching framework to address the unique challenges posed by AI. This legal gap contributes to the difficulty in controlling the spread of potentially harmful content, like the unrealistic beauty standards highlighted in the story.
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