Lena Oberdorf Criticizes Voyeurism and Misuse of AI in Women's Soccer

The German national soccer player highlights disturbing incidents of intrusive behavior and AI-generated content objectifying female athletes.

Lena Oberdorf, a German national soccer player, has raised concerns about voyeuristic behavior targeting female athletes, including fans zooming in on players during games.
She shared an incident where a spectator at a Wolfsburg match used their phone to zoom in on players stretching, which she found invasive and inappropriate.
Oberdorf also criticized the proliferation of AI-edited videos on social media, which often objectify female players by adding suggestive music or creating fabricated scenarios.
She described encountering a fake AI-generated video of herself and teammate Jule Brand in an intimate situation, calling it unacceptable and dehumanizing.
Oberdorf emphasized the broader issue of objectification in women's sports and its impact on athletes' experiences both on and off the field.