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The Slow Newscast

Leaked: who profits from celebrity nudes?

Sep 3, 2024
Eleanor Biggs, an investigator focused on the impact of leaked images, and Patricia Clarke, an ethics expert on online privacy, delve into the dark world of celebrity nudes leaked after a notorious hack. They discuss the relentless fight of a woman battling to remove her non-consensual images from exploitative websites. The conversation unravels the online misogyny, financial motives behind these leaks, and the troubling role of tech companies. They also highlight the psychological and emotional toll on victims while questioning urgency for effective legal protections against such abuse.
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  • The podcast discusses the devastating impact of non-consensual intimate image abuse on victims, highlighting Leigh Nichol's painful struggle to remove her leaked images from the internet.
  • It explores the profit-driven motivations of website operators who exploit leaked images, demonstrating how they make substantial earnings from advertising and URL sales despite the harm inflicted on individuals.

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The Battle Against Non-Consensual Intimate Image Abuse

Non-consensual intimate image abuse (NCII) refers to the distribution of explicit content without the consent of the individuals involved, often involving intimate photos taken by former partners and shared maliciously. This issue affects many women, leading to devastating emotional consequences, including anxiety and feelings of shame. One notable case involved a woman named Leigh Nichol, whose intimate images, leaked after being hacked, spread across various websites. Leigh's struggle illustrates the severe toll that NCII takes, as she had to dedicate extensive time and resources to remove her images from the internet.

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