Deepfake Adult Content Is a Serious and Terrifying Issue

Summary

The video script addresses the alarming rise of deepfake technology, focusing on its misuse in creating non-consensual explicit content, predominantly featuring women. It illustrates the devastating impact on victims, such as a teacher wrongfully dismissed due to a deepfake video. The script calls for greater regulation and platform responsibility to prevent misuse, highlighting the importance of public awareness and critical consumption of online content to mitigate the harm caused by AI-generated fakes.

Takeaways

• 🚫 As of 2019, 96% of deep fakes on the internet were sexual in nature, predominantly featuring non-consenting women.
• 🤖 AI tools like Dolly and mid-journey have made creating deep fakes easier, leading to more devastating repercussions for the individuals involved.
• 🏫 A teacher was fired after her likeness was used in a deep fake adult video, despite her never having filmed explicit content.
• 📉 The misuse of generative AI in creating deep fakes can lead to severe consequences, including loss of employment and reputation.
• 🚨 The public often struggles to discern the authenticity of AI-generated content, which can exacerbate the harm caused by deep fakes.
• 💬 The issue of consent is central to the ethical concerns surrounding deep fakes, as they often depict individuals in non-consensual situations.
• 🌐 The internet's role in perpetuating biases in AI is highlighted by the over-sexualization of women in AI-generated content.
• 📉 The impact of deep fakes extends beyond individual harm, potentially influencing public opinion and political outcomes.
• 🛡️ There is a lack of legislation and regulation to combat the creation and distribution of deep fakes, with only a few states in the US having passed laws addressing them.
• 🔍 Companies and platforms are beginning to take steps to prevent the misuse of their AI tools for creating deep fakes, but the challenge remains significant.

Q & A

What was the percentage of deep fakes on the internet in 2019 that were sexual in nature?

96% of deep fakes on the internet in 2019 were sexual in nature.

What was the consequence for the teacher whose likeness appeared in a deep fake adult video?

The teacher was fired from her position after parents of students found the video and expressed their disapproval.

How has the release of AI tools like Dolly and mid-journey impacted the creation of deep fakes?

The release of AI tools like Dolly and mid-journey has made the creation of deep fakes easier than ever before.

What is the role of Masterworks in the context of the script?

Masterworks is an award-winning fintech company mentioned in the script as a platform that allows everyday investors to invest in shares of contemporary art, unrelated to the main topic of deep fakes.

What is the definition of sexual assault in the context of deep fake videos?

In the context of deep fake videos, sexual assault is defined as convincingly portraying women in suggestive situations and committing sexual acts or behaviors without the victim's permission.

What are some of the consequences for victims of deep fake videos beyond being defined as assault?

Victims of deep fake videos can experience body dysmorphia, harassment, damage to their careers, and emotional distress.

What is the current legislative situation regarding deep fakes in the United States?

As of the script's mention, only three states in the US have passed laws to directly address deep fakes, and there is a lack of comprehensive legislation.

How are some platforms attempting to prevent the misuse of generative AI for creating deep fakes?

Some platforms like Dolly and mid-journey have taken steps to prevent the creation of likenesses of living persons, and Reddit is working to improve its AI detection system to prohibit such content.

What challenges do content moderation systems face with the influx of AI-generated videos?

Content moderation systems face challenges due to the high volume of uploads and the difficulty in distinguishing between real and AI-generated content.

What does the script suggest about the public's awareness and response to deep fakes?

The script suggests that while there is awareness of deep fakes, there is less attention given to deep fake adult content, and more public education and critical consumption of online content are needed.

How does generative AI's production of adult content introduce biases, and what is the suggested solution?

Generative AI tools introduce biases by relying on the internet as their training data source, often leading to the over-sexualization of women. The script suggests that platforms need to do more than just let the open internet train their AI to prevent this bias.

Outlines

00:00

🚫 The Dangers of Deepfakes in Adult Content

The paragraph discusses the alarming prevalence of deepfakes, particularly in adult content, where non-consensual and sexual deepfakes are predominantly targeted at women. It illustrates the devastating impact on victims, such as the case of a teacher who was wrongfully dismissed after her likeness was used in a deepfake adult video. The paragraph emphasizes the difficulty in convincing the public of the authenticity of AI-generated content and the urgent need for regulation to prevent misuse of generative AI technologies. It also introduces Masterworks, a fintech company that allows everyday investors to invest in art, as a contrast to the negative use of AI in deepfakes.

05:01

🛡️ Combating Deepfakes: Challenges and Efforts

This paragraph delves into the challenges of combating deepfakes, noting the difficulty in tracking creators due to the personal nature of their websites and the lack of regulations. It acknowledges the efforts of platforms like Dolly and mid-journey to prevent the creation of non-consensual deepfakes and Reddit's improvements in AI detection. However, it questions the effectiveness of these measures against the overwhelming volume of content and the potential for new platforms to ignore ethical considerations. The paragraph also touches on the broader implications of generative AI, including the introduction of biases and the potential for hyperreality, where the line between real and simulated becomes blurred.

10:02

🌐 The Broader Impact of Generative AI on Society

The final paragraph expands on the broader societal impact of generative AI, beyond the issue of deepfakes. It speculates on the future where AI could replace human roles in communication and content creation, leading to job displacement. It also raises concerns about the potential for increased deception and harm through AI-generated content, such as scamming and propaganda. The paragraph concludes with a reflection on the public's ability to discern real from AI-generated content and the importance of maintaining a critical approach to online information, suggesting that increased awareness and regulation are crucial for mitigating the negative effects of generative AI.

Keywords

💡Deep Fakes

Deep fakes refer to synthetic media in which a person's likeness has been manipulated or replaced with a realistic but fake version using AI. In the video, deep fakes are primarily discussed in the context of non-consensual pornography, where women's images are superimposed onto adult film actors without their consent, leading to severe personal and professional repercussions.

💡Generative AI

Generative AI is a type of artificial intelligence that can create new content, such as images, videos, or text, that resembles real data. The video discusses how generative AI has made the creation of deep fakes easier, leading to a rise in non-consensual AI-generated adult content and the potential for widespread misuse.

💡Non-consensual

Non-consensual refers to actions or creations that involve the use of someone's likeness or personal information without their permission. The video emphasizes the issue of non-consensual deep fakes, where individuals, particularly women, are depicted in explicit situations without their consent, causing harm and distress.

💡Sexual Assault

Sexual assault is any unwanted sexual contact or behavior. The video equates the use of generative AI to create non-consensual explicit content with sexual assault, as it involves portraying individuals in sexual situations without their consent, which is a violation of their bodily autonomy.

💡Masterworks

Masterworks is mentioned in the video as an example of a positive application of technology. It is a fintech company that allows everyday investors to invest in shares of contemporary art, demonstrating how technology can be used to democratize access to high-value assets and provide new investment opportunities.

💡Content Moderation

Content moderation refers to the practices employed by platforms to monitor and regulate user-generated content. The video discusses the challenges of content moderation in the context of deep fakes, highlighting the difficulty of keeping up with the vast volume of uploads and the need for more effective measures to prevent harmful content.

💡Legislation

Legislation in this context refers to laws and regulations that govern the use of technology, particularly AI, to prevent misuse. The video points out the lack of legislation specifically addressing deep fakes and calls for more laws to regulate the creation and dissemination of non-consensual AI-generated content.

💡Hyperreality

Hyperreality is a philosophical concept that describes a state where simulations and reproductions of reality are so convincing that they are indistinguishable from the real thing. The video uses the term to express concern about the potential loss of our ability to discern real from fake, which could lead to manipulation and a disconnection from reality.

💡Beaudrillard

Beaudrillard is a reference to Jean Baudrillard, a French post-modern philosopher who warned about the dangers of hyperreality. The video invokes his ideas to discuss the potential consequences of generative AI, where the line between reality and simulation becomes blurred, making us vulnerable to manipulation.

💡Trolls

Trolls are individuals who intentionally provoke or harass others online. The video mentions trolls using AI-generated videos to target and harass victims, such as the founder of 'Not Your Porn,' illustrating how deep fakes can be weaponized to cause harm and distress.

💡Sexualization

Sexualization refers to the act of presenting someone in a sexual manner. The video discusses how generative AI tools can reinforce biases and lead to the over-sexualization of women in AI-generated content, reflecting and perpetuating harmful stereotypes and expectations.

Highlights

In 2019, 96% of deep fakes on the internet were sexual in nature, predominantly featuring non-consenting women.

AI tools like Dolly and mid-journey have made creating deep fakes easier, leading to devastating repercussions for the women involved.

A teacher in the US was fired after her likeness appeared in a deep fake adult video, despite her never having filmed explicit content.

Generative AI's ability to create convincing deep fakes is so advanced that it's challenging for the public to discern real from fake.

The incident with the teacher highlights the dangers of AI-generated adult content and the need for regulation.

Masterworks, a fintech company, allows everyday investors to invest in art, showcasing a positive use of technology.

Deep fakes can cause significant harm beyond being defined as sexual assault, affecting victims' mental health and careers.

QTC Cinderella, a Twitch streamer, experienced body dysmorphia and harassment after deep fakes of her were circulated.

Deep fakes can be used as a tool for targeted harassment, with perpetrators sending the videos to victims' family members.

Legislation on deep fakes is scarce, with only three US states having passed laws directly addressing them.

Platforms like Dolly and mid-journey are taking steps to prevent the creation of deep fakes of living people.

The influx of AI-generated content poses a challenge for moderation systems, especially with millions of video uploads.

Victims of deep fakes cannot simply leave the internet, as their livelihoods are often tied to their online presence.

Generative AI tools can introduce biases, leading to the over-sexualization of women in AI-generated content.

The public needs to be trained to recognize deep fake pornography to limit its potential for harm.

AI's ability to replicate human communication and design raises concerns about the loss of jobs and increased deception.

The challenge of distinguishing between human output and AI output could lead to a distrust of all online content.

There is a need for critical thinking and reporting of harmful deep fake videos to curb the effects of this technology.

Regulation and public awareness are key to addressing the challenges posed by generative AI and deep fakes.

Transcripts

as of 2019 96 of deep fakes on the

internet were sexual in nature and

virtually all of those were of

non-consenting women

with the release of AI tools like Dolly

and mid-journing making these deep fakes

has become easier than ever before and

the repercussions for the women involved

are much more devastating

recently a teacher in a small town in

the United States was fired after her

likeness appeared in an adult video

parents of the students found the video

and made it clear they didn't want this

woman teaching their kids she was

immediately dismissed from her position

but this woman never actually filmed an

explicit video

generative AI created a likeness of her

and depicted onto the body of an adult

film actress

she pleaded her innocence but the

parents of the students couldn't wrap

their heads around how a video like this

could be faked they refused to believe

her

and honestly it's hard to blame them

we've all seen just how good generative

AI can be this incident and many others

just like it prove how dangerous AI

adult content is and if left unchecked

it could be so so much worse

the truth is the technology itself isn't

the problem it's the way people are

using it in the lack of regulations

surrounding its use Tech has given us

amazing things from the connectivity of

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back to our story

at first glance AI pornography might

seem harmless if we can generate other

forms of content without human actors

why not this one

surely it may reduce work in the field

but it could also occur more problematic

issues in the industry

if the AI was used to create artificial

people it wouldn't be so bad but the

problem is that the generative AI has

been mainly used with deep fakes to

convince viewers that the person they're

watching is a specific real person

someone who never consented to be in the

video

speaking of consent I convincingly

portraying women in suggestive

situations the perpetrators commit

sexual acts or behaviors without the

victim's permission and that by

definition is sexual assault

but does using generative AI to produce

these videos cause any actual harm

Beyond being defined as assault

for the victims involved there are

numerous consequences to being portrayed

in these videos

this is what it looks like to see

yourself naked against your well-being

spread all over the Internet QTC ylla is

a twitch streamer who built a massive

following for her gaming baking and

lifestyle content she also created the

streamer Awards to honor her fellow

content creators one of whom was Brendan

Ewing AKA atriot in January of 2023

atriak was live streaming when his

viewers saw a tab open on his browser

for a deep fake website after getting

screenshotted and posted on Reddit users

found that the site address feature deep

fix videos of streamers like QTC

Cinderella doing explicit sexual acts

Cinderella began getting harassed by

these images and videos and after seeing

them she said the amount of body

dysmorphia I've experience seeing those

photos has ruined me it's not as simple

as just being violated it's so much more

than that

for months afterwards QTC Cinderella was

constantly harassed with these reminders

of these images and videos some horrible

people sent the photos to her 17 year

old cousin and this isn't a one-off case

perpetrators of deep fakes are known to

send these videos to family members of

the victims especially if they don't

like what the victim is doing publicly

the founder of not your porn a group

dedicated to removing non-consensual

porn from the internet was targeted by

internet trolls using AI generated

videos depicting her in explicit Acts

then somebody sent these videos to her

family members just imagine how terrible

that must feel for her and her relatives

the sad truth is that even when a victim

can discredit the videos the harm might

already be done

a deep fit can hurt someone's career at

a pivotal moment Cinderella was able to

get back on her feet and retain her

following but the school teacher who

lost her livelihood wasn't so lucky

imagine someone running for office and

leading in the polls only to be targeted

with a deep fake video 24 hours before

election night imagine how much damage

could be done before their team could

prove that the video was doctored

unfortunately there's very little

legislation on deep fix and so far only

three states in the US have passed laws

to address them directly

even with these laws the technology

makes it difficult to track down the

people who create them also because most

of them post on their personal websites

rather than social media there's no

regulations or content moderation limits

on what they can share

since tracking and Prosecuting the

individuals who make this kind of

content is so challenging the owners

should be on the companies that make

these tools to prevent them from being

used for evil and In fairness some of

them are trying platforms like Dolly and

mid-journey have taken steps to prevent

people from creating the likeness of a

living person

Reddit is also working to improve its AI

detection system and has already made

considerable strides in prohibiting this

content on its platform

these efforts are important but I'm not

sure they'll completely eliminate the

threat of deep fakes

more generative AI tools are coming on

the scene and will require new

moderation efforts and eventually some

of these platforms won't care especially

if that gives them an edge over

well-established platforms

and then there's the sheer influx of

uploaded content in 2022 PornHub

received over 2 million video uploads to

its site that number will likely

increase with new AI tools that can

generate content without needing a

physical camera

How can any moderation system keep up

with that insane volume

the worst thing about these deep fakes

is that the victims can't just log off

of the internet either almost all of our

livelihoods depend on the internet so

logging off would be an enormous

disadvantage in their careers and

personal life and expecting anyone to

leave the internet to protect themselves

isn't a reasonable ask

the onus isn't on the victim to change

it's on the platforms and the government

to create tools that prevent these

things from happening so easily if all

the women who are being harassed went

offline the trolls would win and this

tactic of theirs would be incredibly

successful they could effectively

silence critics and whoever they felt

like attacking there's another problem

with generative AI tools producing so

much adult content it introduces strong

biases to the algorithms and how women

should be presented

many women have reported that they're

often over sexual Lies when they try to

create an image of themselves using AI

tools these biases are introduced by the

source of the ai's training data the

internet

although nudes and explicit images have

been filtered out for some generative AI

platforms these biases still persist

these platforms have to do more than

just let the open Internet Train their

AI if they want to prevent the overt

sexualization of women to be their

normal output

defects may be making headlines now but

the truth is they've been around in

spirit for a very long time

before generative AI people use tools

like Photoshop and video editing

software to superimpose celebrities

heads on the bodies of adult film actors

broadly these doctored videos weren't

compelling but the things are now very

different with AI

recruiting dangerously close to a point

where we can no longer discern the real

from the fake

French post-modern philosopher

beaudryard warned of a moment when we

can no longer distinguish between

reality and assimilation

humans use technology to navigate a

complex reality we invented maps to

guide us through an intricate mass of

land eventually we created mass media to

understand the war around us and help

simplify its complexity

but there will be a point where we lose

track of reality the point when we're

spending more time looking at a

simulation of the world on our phone

then we will be participating in the

real world around us and we're almost

there now

with generative AI our connection to

reality is even further disconnected

because technology can convincingly

replicate reality on our devices we're

less inclined to go outside and see

what's real for ourselves

this inability of human consciousness is

to distinguish what is real and what is

simulation is what bodriard called hyper

reality a state that leaves us

vulnerable to malicious manipulation

from things like deep fakes to people

getting fired to propaganda leading to

the loss of millions of lives

you might remember that a couple of

years ago there were numerous PSAs often

from celebrities warning us to keep an

eye out for deep fakes they were

annoying but ultimately they succeeded

in making the public hyper aware of fake

videos

but not so much with the Deep fake adult

content

maybe it's because the PSA is about

defects didn't mention pornography they

adjust fake speeches by presidents and

famous people instead or maybe it's

because those who consume this content

don't care whether it's real or fake

they're okay with the illusion

one thing is true though if the general

public was trained to recognize deep

fake pornography the potential for harm

would be limited by being more critical

as information consumers and Reporting

these harmful videos when we see them we

might be able to curb the effects of

this dangerous new medium

it's not like we're strangers to being

critical of what we see and read online

when Wikipedia was first introduced the

idea that it could be a legitimate

source of information was laughable

it was mocked on sitcoms and late night

television it symbolized the absurdity

of believing what you read on the

internet

that perception changed with time

deservedly so for Wikipedia but we had a

healthy skepticism towards

user-generated internet platforms for a

while

the question is can we be critical in

Discerning towards deep fix while

acknowledging that some content is real

will we lose track of what simulation

and what's reality and just distrust it

whatever we see online or Worse will

manipulators succeed in making deep fake

inflicted suffering in everyday

occurrence and we end up accepting that

as the cost of existing online

and is there any hope of Regulation

stopping the constant assault of

generative AI on our well-being

When Things become clear since chat gbt

and Dolly started making headlines last

year and instead AI will inevitably

replace a lot of what humans currently

do they can already convincingly

replicate human communication and human

design and our inability to distinguish

between human output and AI output has

created a laundry list of problems that

will be challenging to address

already businesses are using chat gbt's

writing capabilities and their marketing

and sales departments it's even possible

that we'll be watching AI written TV

shows soon

for writers that's your dream job and

your day job both Vanishing overnight

and then there will be all the

opportunities for deception using AI

like imagine what fishing scams they'll

be in a year when scammers can easily

fabricate videos and audio of anyone you

know

people with ill intent can create

content to cause others real harm and

right now that's AI generated adult

videos inflicting pain against women

if we're unable to tell what's real and

what's an AI generated fake

Humanity has a tough road ahead

and I'm not sure any of us are ready for

it