Gewaltdrohungen und Deepfakes: Viele Frauen schränken wegen digitaler Gewalt eigenes Online-Verhalten ein
2026-09-28
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A survey in Germany reveals that AI-generated sexualized deepfakes and digital threats are causing significant harm to women. Two-thirds of women restrict their online activity out of fear, leading to reduced visibility and participation. The misuse of AI for creating deepfakes directly contributes to this digital withdrawal.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions sexualized deepfakes, which are AI-generated manipulated images, as a form of digital violence affecting women. The harm includes psychological impact and social withdrawal, which are harms to communities and individuals. The AI system's use in generating deepfakes directly contributes to these harms. Hence, this is an AI Incident involving AI system use causing realized harm.[AI generated]