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TBD | The Taylor Swift Deepfake Saga
Feb 2, 2024
Guest Emanuel Maiberg, journalist and co-founder of 404 Media, discusses the disturbing trends surrounding non-consensual A.I. generated pornographic images of Taylor Swift. They explore the challenges faced by victims, the seedy world of AI-generated abuse, and the urgent need for more guardrails on AI technology.
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Quick takeaways
- The Swifties' organized online community effectively suppressed the visibility of non-consensual AI-generated images of Taylor Swift by posting related content that trended alongside, showcasing the power of online communities to fight back against abusive AI-generated content.
- Users exploited loopholes in Microsoft's AI image generator, Designer, to create abusive and non-consensual images, highlighting the need for additional safeguards and the challenges in preventing the spread of harmful content in the evolving landscape of AI and pornography.
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The Swifties Take Action Against AI-generated Porn
After non-consensual pornographic images of Taylor Swift went viral on social media, her dedicated fanbase, known as the Swifties, mobilized to push these images down and out of the feed. They posted content related to Taylor Swift that trended alongside the images, effectively suppressing their visibility. This concerted effort by fans showcases the power of organized online communities and their ability to fight back against abusive and demeaning AI-generated content.
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