Spread of Fake Sexually Explicit Video of Podcast Host Bobbi Althoff

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
A fake sexually explicit video of podcast host Bobbi Althoff spread rapidly on X, adding to the platform’s challenges in cracking down on deepfakes. Althoff clarified that the video was AI-generated, and deepfakes have been a recent issue on the platform. Posts with the video continued to be published, some engaging in monetization tactics.

Key Points

  • Spread of sexually explicit deepfake video of Bobbi Althoff on X
  • Challenges in cracking down on deepfakes on the platform
  • Engagement farming tactics used to monetize posts with the video