AI-Generated Deepfake Images of Angel Reese Circulate Online

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AI-generated explicit images of LSU basketball star Angel Reese were created and spread online without her consent, causing her distress and reputational harm. Reese publicly condemned the deepfakes on social media, highlighting the misuse of AI technology to fabricate and disseminate harmful, non-consensual content targeting public figures.[AI generated]

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

The article describes AI-generated fake nude images of a public figure, Angel Reese, which have been circulated online. The creation and spread of such manipulated images using AI technology directly harms the individual by violating her privacy and potentially damaging her reputation. This fits the definition of an AI Incident as it involves harm to a person through the use of an AI system (image generation).[AI generated]
AI principles
Privacy & data governanceRespect of human rightsAccountability

Industries
Media, social platforms, and marketing

Affected stakeholders
Women

Harm types
ReputationalPsychologicalHuman or fundamental rights

Severity
AI incident

AI system task:
Content generation


Articles about this incident or hazard

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Angel Reese is freaked out by AI photos of her: "Crazy and weird AF"

2024-03-19
MARCA
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article describes AI-generated fake nude images of a public figure, Angel Reese, which have been circulated online. The creation and spread of such manipulated images using AI technology directly harms the individual by violating her privacy and potentially damaging her reputation. This fits the definition of an AI Incident as it involves harm to a person through the use of an AI system (image generation).
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Angel Reese suffers AI hell as LSU slams 'weird' photos ahead of March Madness

2024-03-20
The US Sun
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article describes the use of AI to create fake, lewd images of Angel Reese, a young college athlete, which were spread online. This is a clear case of AI-generated content causing harm to an individual by sexualizing and defaming her without consent. The harm is realized and directly linked to the AI system's outputs. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident under the category of violations of human rights and harm to the individual.
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LSU star Angel Reese reacts to viral 'crazy and weird' AI nude photos of her - Face2Face Africa

2024-03-20
Face2Face Africa
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The creation and viral spread of AI-generated fake nude photos of Angel Reese constitutes a clear violation of her rights and causes harm to her reputation and privacy. The AI system's use in generating these images is central to the harm, making this an AI Incident. The harm is realized, not just potential, as the images have circulated and caused distress to the individual involved.
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LSU star Angel Reese flares up over 'crazy and weird' fake AI photos

2024-03-19
Daily Mail Online
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions fake AI photos of Angel Reese circulating on social media, which is a direct use of AI systems (generative AI) to create misleading and harmful content. The harm is realized as the photos are causing distress and are described as 'creepy' and 'crazy and weird' by the individual affected. This constitutes harm to the person and potentially to the community by spreading misinformation or fake content. Hence, it meets the criteria for an AI Incident where the AI system's use has directly led to harm.
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LSU star Angel Reese calls out 'crazy and weird' AI-generated photos of her

2024-03-19
Fox News
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article describes the use of AI to create fake images of Angel Reese without her consent. This constitutes a violation of personal rights and can cause harm to the individual, fitting the definition of an AI Incident under violations of human rights or breach of obligations intended to protect fundamental rights. The harm is realized as the photos are circulating and the individual has publicly called them out as harmful and inappropriate. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident.
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Angel Reese Calls Out Social Media Users for Making 'Crazy' AI Images of Her

2024-03-19
Yahoo Sports Canada
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The presence of AI systems is reasonably inferred from the mention of AI-generated images. The event stems from the use of AI to create fake images, but no direct or indirect harm as defined (injury, rights violations, disruption, property/community/environmental harm, or other significant harms) is reported or clearly implied. The article centers on the social and personal reaction to AI-generated content rather than an incident causing harm or a credible risk of harm. Hence, it does not meet the criteria for AI Incident or AI Hazard but fits the definition of Complementary Information, providing supporting context about AI's societal impact and public discourse.
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Angel Reese Calls Out Social Media Users for Making 'Crazy' AI Images of Her

2024-03-19
PEOPLE.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions AI-generated images causing distress to Angel Reese, indicating the involvement of AI systems in generating fake content. The harm is personal and reputational, related to exploitation and misuse of AI-generated images. However, there is no indication of direct physical harm, legal violations, or systemic impact that would qualify as an AI Incident. Nor does it describe a plausible future harm scenario that would classify it as an AI Hazard. The main focus is on Reese's reaction and social media discourse, which fits the definition of Complementary Information as it provides context and societal response to AI-generated content.
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LSU Star Angel Reese Says Viral Nude Photos Are Fake, AI-Generated

2024-03-19
TMZ
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly mentions AI-generated fake images that have been disseminated, causing harm to Angel Reese's privacy and reputation. The AI system's use in creating these fake images directly leads to harm (violation of privacy and potential rights), fitting the definition of an AI Incident. The harm is realized, not just potential, as the images are already viral and the individual has publicly addressed the issue.
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Angel Reese Angry With 'Weird AF' AI Photos Of Her Appearing Online

2024-03-19
BroBible
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves AI-generated content (fake photos) of a public figure, which is a misuse of AI technology and can lead to harm such as violation of rights or reputational damage. However, the article does not describe any realized harm or incident caused by these images, only the potential for harm and the subject's displeasure. Therefore, this situation is best classified as an AI Hazard, as the AI-generated images could plausibly lead to harm but no incident has been reported yet.
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Angel Reese Responds After AI Nudes Go Viral On Social Media

2024-03-19
HotNewHipHop
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions that AI was used to create fake nude images of Angel Reese, which were then spread on social media. This is a clear case of AI-generated content causing harm to a person's rights and dignity, fitting the definition of an AI Incident due to violation of rights and harm to the individual. The harm is realized, not just potential, as the images went viral and the individual publicly responded to the incident.
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LSU Star Angel Reese Is Pissed Off After "Weird AF" AI Photos Of Her Surfaced Online

2024-03-21
Total Pro Sports
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
AI-generated fake images of Angel Reese have surfaced online, depicting her in inappropriate and sexualized contexts without consent. This constitutes a violation of her rights and causes harm to her reputation and emotional well-being. The AI system's role in generating these images is pivotal to the harm caused. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the realized harm stemming from the AI system's use.
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Angel Reese Addresses AI Created Photos of Her: 'Creating fake AI Pictures is Crazy'

2024-03-20
The Source
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article describes the use of AI to create fake nude images of a person without consent, which is a direct violation of personal rights and can be considered harm to the individual. The AI system's use in generating these images is central to the incident, and the harm is realized as the images are being circulated online, prompting the individual to respond publicly. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to violation of rights and harm to the individual caused by AI-generated content.
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Angel Reese Creeped Out by Viral Explicit AI Images of Her

2024-03-20
AceShowbiz
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves AI-generated fake images (deepfakes) of a person, which is a clear use of AI systems to create harmful content. The harm is realized as the victim experiences distress and violation of privacy, which falls under violations of human rights and harm to communities. The article also references societal and governance responses, but the primary focus is on the incident of harm caused by AI misuse. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident.
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LSU basketball star Angel Reese says AI-generated photos of her online are 'crazy and weird'

2024-03-19
WDSU News
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
AI-generated photos of Angel Reese are circulating online, which is a direct result of AI system use (generative AI for image creation). Although the article does not specify any realized physical harm or legal violations, the creation and dissemination of unauthorized AI-generated images can be considered a violation of personal rights and privacy, potentially causing reputational or emotional harm. However, since the article does not report any actual harm or legal breach occurring yet, but rather the presence of AI-generated content causing concern, this situation is best classified as an AI Hazard, reflecting the plausible risk of harm from AI-generated synthetic media.
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X Users Defend Angel Reese After Fake AI-Generated Nude Photos Surface The Internet

2024-03-19
Hollywood Unlocked
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions AI-generated fake nude photos of Angel Reese being spread online, which is a direct misuse of AI technology causing harm to the individual's 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 the community). The event is not merely a potential risk or a general update but a realized harm caused by AI misuse.
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Are the photos of Angel Reese real or AI generated and fake as they go viral on Twitter/X

2024-03-20
The SportsGrail
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly states that AI-generated images of Angel Reese were created and disseminated without her consent, causing distress and reputational harm. This is a direct harm to a person resulting from the malicious use of AI technology (deepfake generation). The event involves the use of AI systems to produce fabricated content that harms an individual's rights and dignity, which fits the definition of an AI Incident. The article also references similar occurrences with other public figures, reinforcing the pattern of harm caused by AI-generated deepfakes.