AI-generated deepfake pornographic content was created and distributed online targeting real women and girls without consent, causing severe psychological harm and trauma to victims like Breeze Liu.
The incident involves AI-powered deepfake technology being used to create non-consensual pornographic videos and images of real women and girls. One victim, Breeze Liu, discovered in April 2020 that a real video of her had been posted on Pornhub without consent, which then led to over 800 deepfake variations being created and distributed across the internet. According to one study mentioned, 98% of deepfake videos online are pornographic, and 99% of those target women and girls. The deepfake companies monetize this content through ads and subscriptions, while search engines like Google and Bing direct traffic to these sites and profit from advertising revenue. Victims face significant challenges getting content removed, as many websites refuse to respond to takedown requests. The psychological impact is severe, with Liu reporting suicidal ideation and describing the experience as feeling 'murdered.' The technology has advanced much faster than legal frameworks, leaving victims with limited recourse under current laws.
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Using AI systems to gain a personal advantage over others such as through cheating, fraud, scams, blackmail or targeted manipulation of beliefs or behavior. Examples include AI-facilitated plagiarism for research or education, impersonating a trusted or fake individual for illegitimate financial benefit, or creating humiliating or sexual imagery.
AI system
Due to a decision or action made by an AI system
Intentional
Due to an expected outcome from pursuing a goal
Post-deployment
Occurring after the AI model has been trained and deployed