Noelle Martin, a young woman whose life was changed after googling herself, discusses her fight against image-based abuse, the evolution of AI deepfakes, and the legal implications of deepfake technology. The podcast also covers the influence of deepfakes on social media platforms, challenges in prosecuting perpetrators, and the global responses to combat deepfake technology.
Noelle Martin fought against image-based abuse and successfully criminalized such acts in Australia.
The rise of deepfake technology poses risks to privacy and security, necessitating global legislation to address AI abuse.
Deep dives
The Noelle Martin Story: Digital Harassment and Legal Battles
Noelle Martin, a talented chess champion and aspiring lawyer, discovered explicit images of herself online that were manipulated without her consent. Despite facing challenges with the authorities and internet platforms, she became a crusader for laws against image-based abuse and succeeded in criminalizing such acts in Australia.
Rise of Deepfake Technology: Misuse and Impact
The episode delves into the rise of deepfake technology, highlighting its advancements and dangers in creating fake images and videos. Various platforms were used to manipulate images of celebrities like Gal Gadot and Taylor Swift, causing distress and raising concerns about privacy and security.
Legislation and Advocacy Efforts: Addressing AI Abuse
Efforts are being made globally to enact laws addressing AI abuse, especially in cases of deepfake porn and voice fakes. Organizations like the Innocence Project are advocating for regulations to prevent misidentification and misuse of this technology, reflecting the urgent need for legislative action across jurisdictions.
Community Action and Policy Engagement
The podcast encourages community members to engage in local legislation discussions and monitor AI technology use by law enforcement and agencies. Resources like the Brennan Center for Justice and Cyber Civil Rights Initiative offer valuable insights and tools to track and influence state legislation on AI-related issues.
Ep 179: In 2012, a young woman googled herself out of amusement. But what came back would change the trajectory of her life forever.
This is the Noelle Martin story.
Sources for Today's Episode:
Noellemartin.org
Brennan Center for Justice
Forbes
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
News.com.au
The Guardian
Time Magazine
Techspot.com
Elle magazine
Noelle’s tedx talk
Wonder women tech.com
Rolling stone
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Credits:
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Produced by James Varga
Audio Editor, Jose Alfonzo
Script Editor, Abagail Belcastro
Music by Dessert Media
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