Malaysian cosplayer's photos edited into explicit AI-generated images sold on Tumblr leading to police investigation
Summary
A Malaysian cosplayer discovered her photos were being edited into explicit images using AI and sold online without her consent. The edited images were being sold for RM2 per image or RM18 for an album on Tumblr. The cosplayer, @elyanasparks, identified the perpetrator by posing as a customer and obtaining his full name and banking details. The case was reported to the police and is being investigated under Section 292 of the Penal Code. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has also been involved in the investigation.
Incident Details
Unauthorized collection, tracking, or exposure of personal data and private information.
Sources
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