AI-generated nude deepfakes database exposed
Thousands of AI-generated nude deepfakes, including some portraying celebrities as young children, were left exposed in an unsecured database. The database contained explicit images created by an AI company called GenNomis. The database was taken offline after being discovered by cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler.
Key Points
- Database contained 93,485 AI-generated nude images
- Images included celebrities portrayed as young children
- Nearly all images were explicit and adult in nature
- Potential privacy, ethical, and legal risks associated with AI-generated content
Pros
- Exposing unethical use of AI technology
- Raising awareness about privacy and consent issues in AI-generated content
Cons
- Violation of privacy and consent
- Potential for harassment and extortion using deepfake technology