AI-Generated Deepfake Nude Photos of Croatian Singers Circulate Online

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AI technology was used to create and spread fake nude images of Croatian singers Lidija Bačić and Nives Celzijus by digitally altering their swimsuit photos. Both artists condemned the incident, highlighting privacy violations and urging the public to report such cybercrimes to authorities, warning that anyone could be targeted.[AI generated]

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

The event involves the use of AI systems to create manipulated images (deepfakes) that falsely depict individuals in compromising situations, which constitutes a violation of personal rights and can cause harm to individuals and communities. The article reports that such AI-generated content has been actively produced and spread, causing realized harm. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to violations of rights and harm to individuals resulting from the AI system's use.[AI generated]
AI principles
Privacy & data governanceRespect of human rightsTransparency & explainabilityAccountabilityHuman wellbeing

Industries
Media, social platforms, and marketingArts, entertainment, and recreationDigital security

Affected stakeholders
Women

Harm types
Human or fundamental rightsReputationalPsychological

Severity
AI incident

AI system task:
Content generationRecognition/object detection


Articles about this incident or hazard

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Širi se lažna AI fotografija nage Lidije Bačić! Nives: 'Pazite se, ne 'skidaju' samo slavne ljude'

2023-12-05
24sata
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of AI systems to create manipulated images (deepfakes) that falsely depict individuals in compromising situations, which constitutes a violation of personal rights and can cause harm to individuals and communities. The article reports that such AI-generated content has been actively produced and spread, causing realized harm. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to violations of rights and harm to individuals resulting from the AI system's use.
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Kruže lažne fotke Nives Celzijus i Lidije Bačić: Njihove fotke u bikiniju netko je modificirao tako da...

2023-12-05
Net.hr
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions the use of advanced AI technology to digitally manipulate photographs of individuals, creating false nude images. This manipulation constitutes a direct harm to the persons involved (reputational and emotional harm) and is a violation of their rights. The AI system's use in generating and spreading these images is central to the harm described. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly led to harm to persons and violation of rights.
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"GOLE FOTKE" LIDIJE BAČIĆ I NIVES CELZIJUS KRUŽE INTERNETOM: Hrvatske bombe na meti prevare - "Odmah prijavite policiji"

2023-12-06
Mondo Portal
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves AI technology used to create fake images (deepfakes) of public figures, which constitutes misuse of AI-generated content. This misuse can cause harm by spreading misinformation, damaging reputations, and potentially leading to psychological or social harm. Since the fake images are actively circulating and the singers warn about the harm and urge reporting to authorities, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to realized harm to individuals' reputations and potential broader harm to communities through misinformation and cybercrime.
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Å ire se lažne fotografije Lidije BaÄić i Nives Celzijus: Oglasile su se pjevaÄice - Dnevno.hr

2023-12-06
Dnevno.hr
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of AI technology to create deepfake images that falsely depict individuals in a harmful way, constituting a violation of their rights and causing harm to their reputation and privacy. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use directly led to harm (violation of rights and harm to individuals). The harm is realized, not just potential, and the event is not merely a general AI news or complementary information but a clear case of AI misuse causing harm.
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Kruže lažne fotke Nives Celzijus i Lidije Bačić: Njihove fotke u bikiniju netko je modificirao tako da izgledaju gole (FOTO) | Rijeka Danas

2023-12-06
Rijeka Danas - riječki internetski dnevnik
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly states that advanced AI technology was used to digitally alter photos of the singers to create fake nude images. This manipulation harms the individuals by violating their privacy and dignity, which is a breach of fundamental rights. The AI system's role is pivotal in creating and spreading these harmful images. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to realized harm caused by AI-generated manipulated content.
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Šire se gole i lažne fotografije Lidije Bačić i Nives Celzijus, netko je obradio njihove već viđene prizore: "Fotošop majstor malo žurio i zaboravio je..."

2023-12-06
Showbuzz
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly states that AI technology was used to create fake nude images of the individuals, which is a direct misuse of AI systems to produce harmful content. This misuse leads to violations of personal rights and constitutes a criminal act, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The harm is realized (images are circulating), not just potential, and involves violations of human rights and harm to the individuals' dignity and privacy. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident.
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Nakon Nives Celzijus na meti prevare i omiljena Splićanka: Internetom kruže njezine lažne gole fotografije

2023-12-06
direktno.hr
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves AI-generated or digitally manipulated fake nude photos falsely attributed to Nives Celzijus, which have been circulated online. This use of AI to create and spread false images directly harms the individual's rights and privacy, constituting a violation of human rights and applicable laws. The harm is realized as the images are circulating and causing distress, and the victim has reported the issue to authorities. Hence, it meets the criteria for an AI Incident due to the direct harm caused by the AI system's malicious use.