12-year-old girl subjected to deepfake image on Snapchat leading to emotional distress
Summary
A 12-year-old girl was the victim of cyberbullying in July 2024 when bullies from her school posted a deepfake image of her on Snapchat. The image, created using AI tools, placed her face onto a pornographic image, causing her significant emotional distress. The victim’s classmates continued to share the altered image, worsening her trauma. According to a study by Deeptrace, 96% of deepfake videos online are pornographic and often non-consensual. The case highlights the ease with which deepfakes can be created using apps like FaceApp or FaceSwap, and the serious harm they can cause to children.
Incident Details
Unauthorized collection, tracking, or exposure of personal data and private information.
Sources
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