Recently, artificial intelligence-generated deepfake images featuring American megastar Taylor Swift, including sexually explicit content, circulated widely on social media, causing distress among her fan base. These deepfakes, which leverage AI technology, have reignited calls from lawmakers to safeguard women and take stringent measures against platforms disseminating such manipulated content. ALSO READ: Taylor Swift KISSES Travis Kelce During Post-Game PDA At The Christmas Party; PIC Goes VIRAL-WATCH
One particular image of the singer garnered a staggering 47 million views on X, previously known as Twitter, before its removal on Thursday. The post remained live for approximately 17 hours, as reported by US media outlets. In response to the incident, the 34-year old is reported to be furious over the circulation of AI-generated nude images and is reportedly considering potential legal action against the platform responsible for generating and disseminating these unauthorized photos, as per The New York Post. ALSO READ: Taylor Swift POSTPONES Brazil Concert As A Fan DIES Due To High Temperature-DETAILS BELOW
Social media platform X, in a statement, emphasized its strict prohibition of posting Non-Consensual Nudity (NCN) images, asserting a zero-tolerance policy towards such content. The Elon Musk-owned platform affirmed its proactive approach by actively removing all identified images and undertaking appropriate actions against the responsible accounts. Additionally, the platform asserted its commitment to closely monitor the situation, promptly addressing any further violations and ensuring the removal of the content.
taylor swift is a billionaire she’ll be fine” THAT DOESN’T MEAN U CAN GO AROUND POSTING SEXUAL TYLOR SWIFT AI PICTURES LIKE A FREAK SHE’S STILL HUMAN BEING WITH FEELINGS
— kashmalaMK (@KashmalaMk13720) January 27, 2024
PROTECT TAYLOR SWIFT pic.twitter.com/3wCd6f8Lyk
Despite these measures, the images persisted and were shared on the messaging app Telegram. Under current US law, tech platforms benefit from extensive liability protection for content posted on their sites, and content moderation remains voluntary or is implicitly enforced by advertisers or app stores.
Deepfake technology has been widely deployed in cases targeting politicians or celebrities, with women being the predominant targets. Research cited by Wired magazine reveals that in the first nine months of 2023, 113,000 deepfake videos were uploaded to the most popular porn websites.
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