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Iraqi Ministry Warns Against AI-Generated Obscene Content

September 5, 2026
oecd:2026-09-05-9c44View source ↗

What happened

Iraq's Ministry of Interior warned against the misuse of AI to produce obscene videos that violate public decency and societal values. The ministry announced strict legal penalties for offenders and urged citizens to report such content, highlighting concerns over AI-generated harmful material in Iraq.

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Sources and evidence

OECD AI Incidents Monitor
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Iraqi Ministry Warns Against AI-Generated Obscene Content
2026-09-05