Adult author of *Men Who Hate Women* targeted with deepfake pornography via AI tools using social media photos

Summary

Laura Bates, author of *Men Who Hate Women*, became the victim of deepfake pornography after the publication of her book, which sparked anger among some misogynistic individuals. She received deepfake pornographic images of herself, which she described as “like a train slamming into you.” Bates explains that AI tools can generate realistic pornographic images or videos of women using photos from social media, often for free or at low cost. She highlights that 96% of deepfakes are pornographic, with 99% featuring women and girls. Bates also notes that deepfake pornography is prevalent in schools, with students creating such images of female peers or teachers. She describes the deepfake industry as deeply entrenched in misogyny, with some AI tools specifically designed to target women’s bodies.