Deepfake Porn Prompts Tech Tools and Calls for Regulations

Deepfake pornography, created using generative AI tools, has led to the emergence of a new protection industry. A report revealed that it takes minimal effort to produce deepfake pornographic content, with women and girls being the primary victims. Startups like That’sMyFace and Alecto AI are developing tools to combat this issue, offering visual recognition and facial recognition technologies to identify and remove deepfake content. While regulations are being considered to address image-based sexual abuse, the effectiveness and scope of these regulations vary across different regions. Advocates like Susanna Gibson are pushing for legislative changes at the state level to protect individuals from deepfake exploitation. Despite efforts from companies and advocates, the lack of comprehensive regulations poses challenges in combating deepfake porn effectively. The situation highlights the urgent need for technological advancements and regulatory measures to address the growing threat of deepfake pornography and protect individuals from exploitation.