The rise of Deepfake Adult videos on mainstream social media platforms is a concerning issue made possible by advancements in AI technology. This article delves into the disturbing world of Deepfake Adult and its implications, shedding light on how anyone can be a target.
The Art of Deepfake Manipulation
- An X (formerly Twitter) handle called @crazyashfan, self-proclaimed as a ‘photo and video manipulation artist,’ is creating Deepfake Adult.
- Using AI, @crazyashfan manipulates existing pornographic content by replacing the original actors’ faces with those of Indian actresses.
- Among his 39 posts are morphed AI-generated videos featuring Bollywood actresses like Alia Bhatt, Kiara Advani, Kajol, and Deepika Padukone engaged in explicit acts.
Deepfake Adult Proliferation
- These deepfake creators target Indian actresses, but they’re not alone; many similar accounts focus on generating deepfakes of Indian celebrities.
- A website called Desifakes.com facilitates requests for ‘nude photos’ and hosts forums where real photos of actresses are morphed into explicit content.
- A website named clothoff, claiming to be a breakthrough in AI, allows users to upload photos, with the AI generating explicit content.
The Simplicity of Deepfake Creation
- Recent incidents, such as male students in the US using AI to create deepfakes of female students, highlight the ease of generating deepfakes.
- It only takes one photo to create a deepfake, a worrying reality given the accessibility of AI tools.
- Hany Farid, a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, notes that even a single photo can be exploited to create deepfakes.
The Importance of Regulation
- Deepfakes are a violation of bodily privacy, and victims may not be aware of these infringements.
- Legal experts like Malavika Rajkumar advocate for regulations, like the Digital India Act, to address the misuse of AI technologies and protect individuals.
- According to Deeptrace, an Amsterdam-based cybersecurity company, 96% of deepfake videos online are pornographic.
Challenges and Solutions
- While the police can track accounts spreading deepfake content, the tools generating them remain a challenge.
- Resources are emerging, like the Detect Fakes website by MIT, to help people identify deepfakes.
- AI misuse extends beyond deepfake porn, with deepfakes being used to spread misinformation, disinformation, harass, intimidate, and more.
- Deepfake Adult technology keeps evolving, often defeating efforts to detect and combat it.
The Widespread Threat
- Deepfake content isn’t confined to the dark web; it’s prevalent on mainstream social media platforms like X.
- Accounts promoting Deepfake Adult also share their Telegram channels for personal requests.
- Rashmika Mandanna, an Indian actress, fell victim to a viral deepfake video on X, emphasizing the broader threat deepfakes pose.
Final Thoughts: A Looming Danger
- Anyone with photos on social media is vulnerable to deepfake exploitation.
- Even if accounts sharing deepfake content are deplatformed, they tend to migrate elsewhere, making them challenge to eradicate.
- The misuse of technology, particularly deepfakes, presents a grave danger that must be addressed comprehensively.
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