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Explicit, AI-generated Taylor Swift images spread quickly on social media

Headline from KTVZ Bend, from the development of Jan 25, 2024

Newest development Jan 27, 2024 · 4 reportsThe U.S. government isn't happy about those Taylor Swift porn deepfakes

By Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN New York (CNN) — Pornographic, AI-generated images of the world’s most famous star spread across social media this week, underscoring the damaging potential posed by mainstream artificial intelligence technology: its ability to create convincingly real and damaging imag…

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  1. Names this update

    Explicit, AI-generated Taylor Swift images spread quickly on social media

    Headline from KTVZ Bend ·

  2. AI ‘porn’ of Taylor Swift is a wake-up call: House must pass bill making this a federal crime

    Headline from New York Post ·

  3. Newest

    The U.S. government isn't happy about those Taylor Swift porn deepfakes

    Headline from Avclub ·

Reports & sources

11 articles, oldest first.

  1. KTVZ Bend

    Explicit, AI-generated Taylor Swift images spread quickly on social media (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    By Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN New York (CNN) — Pornographic, AI-generated images of the world’s most famous star spread across social media this week, underscoring the damaging potential posed by mainstream artificial intelligence technology: its ability to create convincingly real and damaging imag…

  2. The Daily Dot

    Explicit AI images of Taylor Swift got 22 million views before X cracked down (opens The Daily Dot)

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    The Daily Dot's feed description

    X is allowing explicit AI-generated images of pop star Taylor Swift to rack up tens of millions of views on their platform.

  3. New York Post

    ‘Disgusting’ AI-generated pornographic images of Taylor Swift circulate on X: ‘Couldn’t believe my eyes’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Fake pornographic images of Taylor Swift generated using artificial intelligence are circulating on social media, leaving her loyal legion of Swifties wondering how there’s not more regulatio…

  4. Insider

    Fake explicit Taylor Swift photos have politicians sounding off but will AI laws actually change? (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Several politicians have called for new laws to criminalize the creation of deepfake pornographic images after the pop star fell victim to AI misuse.

  5. CNN

    It’s not just Taylor Swift: AI-generated porn is targeting women and kids all over the world (opens CNN)

    Published

    CNN's feed description

    The circulation of explicit and pornographic pictures of the world’s most famous star this week shined a light on artificial intelligence’s ability to create convincingly real, damaging – and fake – images.

  6. New York Post

    AI ‘porn’ of Taylor Swift is a wake-up call: House must pass bill making this a federal crime (opens New York Post)

    Published

    New York Post's feed description

    Taylor Swift is far from the only victim of AI-generated porn, and Congress has a potential fix right in front of its members.

  7. Variety

    Taylor Swift Explicit AI-Generated Deepfakes Are ‘Alarming and Terrible,’ Microsoft CEO Says: ‘We Have to Act’ (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has weighed in on explicit AI-generated deepfakes of Taylor Swift that have gone viral across social media this week.

  8. Fox News

    White House calls explicit AI-generated Taylor Swift images 'alarming,' urges Congress to act (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked about the viral AI-generated explicit photos of Taylor Swift sparking outrage among her fans.

  9. Avclub

    The U.S. government isn't happy about those Taylor Swift porn deepfakes (opens Avclub)

    Published

    Avclub's feed description

    The Biden White House is reportedly "alarmed" by the spread of AI-generated nude images of musical superstar Taylor Swift

  10. Gizmodo

    The White House: Taylor Swift AI Porn Is "Alarming" (opens Gizmodo)

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    Gizmodo's feed description

    The highest office in the land has decided to weigh in on those explicit AI-generated Taylor Swift images.

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