Culture & Entertainment · India Bureau
Deepfake Pornography Videos Surge 1,500% Over Two Years
A significant rise in non-consensual intimate imagery created using artificial intelligence has been documented, with women and girls overwhelmingly targeted. The content has included celebrities from Hollywood and Bollywood, K-pop performers, and prominent women activists.
LSN India ·
Recent research has revealed a alarming escalation in the production and distribution of deepfake pornographic videos, with cases increasing by approximately 1,500 percent over a two-year period. The surge reflects growing misuse of artificial intelligence technology to create synthetic intimate imagery without consent.
Women and girls have borne the brunt of this phenomenon, accounting for nearly all identified victims. The targets span diverse categories, including entertainment celebrities from major film industries, music performers, and women known for their advocacy and activism work.
The creation of deepfake pornography constitutes a form of image-based sexual abuse that can cause severe psychological harm to victims. Experts have raised concerns about the ease with which such content can be produced using increasingly accessible technology, enabling perpetrators to remain anonymous while causing documented harm.
The issue highlights a significant gap between technological advancement and existing legal frameworks designed to protect individuals from non-consensual intimate imagery. Policymakers and technology platforms face mounting pressure to develop more robust mechanisms for detecting and removing such content, while also supporting affected individuals.