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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Nicole Wootton-Cane

Sadiq Khan pledges £6m to tackle ‘global emergency’ of tech-enabled abuse against women and girls

Sir Sadiq Khan has pledged £6m to help tackle the “global emergency” of AI deepfakes and other technology-enabled violence against women and girls.

At the launch of a tech abuse conference in London on Tuesday, the Mayor of London said the “rapid pace” of technology has provided new spaces and means for men to harass and control women and created an “urgent need” to respond.

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