: Deepfakes are frequently used to misrepresent individuals, often for malicious purposes or fraud.
: The creation of non-consensual adult content is a major violation of privacy and has led to calls for stricter governance of AI systems.
Deepfakes are created using , a branch of AI that teaches computers to learn by example.
The digital landscape has seen a surge in synthetic media, where AI models are used to create realistic but entirely fabricated content. While some uses are for entertainment or parody, platforms like have gained notoriety for hosting non-consensual sexually explicit content.
The production of this content, often referred to by creators as their "work," has significant real-world consequences: