While generative AI has enormous upside potential, it is already being used to harm certain communities. Pornographic deepfakes (AI-generated images) are increasingly easy to create and share, which disproportionately impacts women and girls, as well as the LGBTQ+ community. Electoral deepfakes are also becoming more prevalent, where AI is used to imitate the images or voices of politicians. As Rep. Ivy pointed out, most members of Congress have the staff and ability to deal with deepfakes, but middle school girls do not have the same resources.

Bores and others also noted data privacy issues are key concerns. These concerns are especially poignant when it comes to health care data.

Solutions to these issues will require a combination of policy, regulation, and technology.