AI deepfake porn humiliated me, says Mordaunt
Summary
Former Conservative cabinet minister Penny Mordaunt revealed she was the victim of AI-generated deepfake porn, which she described as "deliberately humiliating and violent." The deepfake used her face in explicit content, and she stated that several other parliamentarians were also targeted. Mordaunt learned about the deepfake after a Channel 4 documentary last year, which also revealed that Labour's Angela Rayner, Tory colleague Priti Patel, and others were victims. The incident left Mordaunt shaken, as she expressed concern about the real-world consequences of such content. Earlier this year, the UK government announced plans to criminalize the creation or distribution of sexually explicit deepfakes. Mordaunt also called for stronger age verification measures online and supported Australia’s ban on social media for under-16s.
Incident Details
Unauthorized collection, tracking, or exposure of personal data and private information.
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