AI Deepfake Scandal: Non-Consensual Explicit Videos Target Taiwanese Public Figures

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In Taiwan, AI deepfake technology was used to create and distribute non-consensual explicit videos featuring the faces of over 100 celebrities and influencers, including YouTuber Lyla. Despite the arrest of the main perpetrator, similar content continues to circulate online, causing significant reputational and emotional harm to victims and sparking public outrage.[AI generated]

Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?

The event involves the use of AI systems for face synthesis (deepfake technology) to create and distribute non-consensual explicit videos, directly harming the individuals whose faces are used without consent. This constitutes a violation of personal rights and privacy, fitting the definition of an AI Incident under violations of human rights or breach of obligations protecting fundamental rights. The ongoing sharing of such content further confirms realized harm rather than just potential risk.[AI generated]
AI principles
AccountabilityHuman wellbeingPrivacy & data governanceRespect of human rightsSafetyTransparency & explainability
Industries
Media, social platforms, and marketing
Affected stakeholders
General public
Harm types
ReputationalPsychologicalHuman or fundamental rights
Severity
AI incident
Business function:
Other
AI system task:
Content generation

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2021-11-16
HiNet