Can AI be used for revenge porn?

Yes, AI can be used for revenge porn, particularly through the creation of deepfakes which are synthetic media created or manipulated by AI to appear realistic. In the context of revenge porn, these technologies can be misused to create explicit images or videos of individuals without their consent. This exploitation poses significant privacy concerns and calls for urgent regulatory action.

As discussed on various episodes, experts have recognized the potential for misuse of AI in creating deepfakes that can be used for revenge porn. For instance, on the The Gradient, deepfakes and other forms of malicious AI use, including revenge porn, were highlighted as emerging risks at a time when AI technologies like GANs (Generative Adversarial Networks) were being developed 1.

The urgency for regulating such technologies has been stressed in several discussions, with recent incidents involving fake explicit images spreading on social media platforms. This has led to calls for social media companies and legislators to enforce stricter rules to protect individuals from such AI-generated content, as mentioned on the Pivot 2.

Furthermore, the potential for this technology to damage reputations and invade personal privacy is compounded by the AI's ability to produce highly realistic and convincing content, making it a significant tool for harm if used unethically 1 3.