Australian eSafety Commissioner warns of child exploitation risk from AI deepfake apps
The Australian eSafety Commissioner has issued a public warning regarding the proliferation and misuse of AI-powered "nudify" or deepfake apps. These applications are being used to create non-consensual intimate images, posing a significant risk of sexual exploitation, particularly for children. The watchdog expressed concern about the surging availability and use of these apps, with one report indicating some apps are drawing over 100,000 hits per month. The Commissioner urged parents and guardians to be vigilant and report any instances of misuse. This warning highlights the growing challenge of regulating AI tools used for harmful purposes.
4 articles from 4 outlets covered this story. Their coverage differs on 1 point. The underlying claim is sourced from a press release.
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4 outlets covered “Australian eSafety Commissioner warns of child exploitation risk from AI deepfake apps”. All of them report the following:
- Australian eSafety Commissioner issued a warning
- The warning concerns AI-powered deepfake or 'nudify' apps
- These apps are used to create non-consensual intimate images
- The apps pose a significant risk of sexual exploitation to children
- There is a surging availability and use of these apps
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AI nudify apps draw 100,000 hits a month
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