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Taylor Swift is Not Alone: The Deepfake Nightmare Sweeping the Internet
Feb 1, 2024
Laurie Segall, a tech journalist, talks with legal scholar Mary Anne Franks about the rise of deepfake porn and the profound risks it poses. They discuss the accessibility, impact, and motivations behind deepfakes, the need for updated laws, and the psychological impact on victims. The potential dangers of AI, augmented reality, and virtual reality are also explored.
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- The rise of non-consensual explicit deep fakes generated by AI, known as deep fake pornography, has severe psychological and reputational consequences for victims, disrupting their sense of identity and impacting their personal and professional lives.
- Legislation and proactive measures are needed to criminalize and prevent the creation and distribution of deep fake pornography without consent, while holding platforms accountable and designing products and policies to mitigate the harmful impact on vulnerable individuals.
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The Concerns of Deep Fake Pornography
The podcast episode discusses the rise of non-consensual explicit deep fakes generated by AI, also known as deep fake pornography. This increasingly common issue affects predominantly women, with one in 12 adults on social media having been victims of non-consensual pornography. Deep fake pornography receives less attention compared to other online risks, but its impact is significant. The recent viral deep fake images of Taylor Swift have brought attention to the issue, showcasing the need for a conversation about the dangers of deep fake pornography.
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