The podcast delves into the unsettling world of deepfake technology, exploring the havoc caused by a sinister AI app called ClothOff. The investigation uncovers the disturbing impact on young girls worldwide and the legal complexities surrounding the misuse of AI. The hosts unravel the mystery behind ClothOff's creators and their elusive identities, shedding light on the tangled web of deceit and online trolling campaigns.
AI technology complicates fact-checking, blurring lines between truth and falsehood.
Legislation struggles to keep pace with AI-driven crimes, urging for updated laws and relentless pursuit of perpetrators.
Deep dives
The Hunt for the People Behind Clothoff
An investigation unveils a complex network behind Clothoff, an AI app creating deep fake images. Names associated with the app surface, including Alexander Babachow and Dasha Babiceva. Tracking payments leads to a fake business setup to disguise financial transactions. The individuals behind Clothoff try to remain anonymous, but their efforts to hide their identities are gradually exposed.
Impact on Victims and Legal Action
Victims like Miriam Aladeb highlight the devastating impact of Clothoff's deep fake images. The spread of non-consensual intimate images prompts legal actions, with new laws in the UK criminalizing such acts. Miriam expresses a growing wave of people globally affected by these AI-driven crimes, emphasizing the need for updated laws and relentless pursuit of those responsible.
Uncovering the Network and Deceptive Practices
Investigative efforts reveal interconnected individuals like Al and Dasha linked to Clothoff. The trail leads to Alexander Babachow and Dasha Babiceva, associated with a business called AI Image Craft. Fabricated identities and hidden financial links point to a sophisticated network of individuals behind the app. Attempts to reach out to these individuals result in denial and attempts to obfuscate their involvement.
Challenges in Exposing the Truth and Future Implications
As the investigation progresses, challenges emerge in verifying identities and uncovering the truth behind Clothoff. The increasing prevalence of deep fake technology poses a threat to truth and authenticity in various domains. The episode ends with a call to update laws and intensify efforts to combat the misuse of AI for creating deceptive content.
For the past six months, Guardian journalist Michael Safi has been trying to find out who is behind an AI company that creates deepfakes. Deepfakes that are causing havoc around the world, with police and lawmakers baffled about how to deal with them. And in trying to answer one question, he has been left with a bigger one: is AI going to make it impossible to sort fact from fiction?
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