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Deepfake Crisis Escalates: Taylor Swift Victim of Viral AI Pornography

Lawmakers and Tech Companies Grapple with Increasing Prevalence of AI-Generated Non-Consensual Imagery

Sexually explicit deepfake images of Taylor Swift have gone viral, sparking widespread condemnation and highlighting the increasing issue of AI-generated non-consensual intimate imagery.
Adobe is developing a watermarking tool for AI-generated photos, called Content Credentials, which could help track down creators of abusive images, but critics argue it is not a comprehensive solution.
Law enforcement agencies are struggling with the surge of AI-generated fake child sex images, which are complicating investigations into real crimes against children.
State lawmakers across the U.S. are seeking ways to combat nonconsensual deepfake images, with at least 10 states having enacted related laws and many more considering measures.
Experts predict that cases involving AI-generated child sex abuse materials will grow exponentially, raising questions about the adequacy of existing federal and state laws to prosecute these crimes.