Deepfake technology, which uses advanced AI to create realistic but fabricated content, poses significant challenges globally and particularly in Pakistan. The misuse of this technology has led to a rise in fake explicit and blasphemous videos, targeting celebrities and public figures. The psychological and social repercussions for victims are severe, often resulting in public outrage and emotional distress.
The accessibility of deepfake tools has democratized their creation, making it easy for anyone to produce harmful content. In Pakistan, the Federal Investigation Agency reported a concerning number of complaints related to deepfakes, highlighting the urgent need for legal reforms and public awareness. Addressing this issue requires a multifaceted approach, including legal changes, education, and international collaboration.
• 96% of deepfake content online is pornographic, primarily targeting women.
• Deepfake technology poses a severe threat to digital privacy and online security.
Deepfake technology manipulates images, audio, and video to create realistic but fake content.
AI algorithms are used in deepfake technology to generate convincing fake media from real data.
Non-consensual imagery refers to explicit content created without the subject's consent, often using deepfake technology.
DeepNude is a tool that generates explicit content from basic facial images, contributing to the spread of harmful deepfake material.
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