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Taylor Swift Deepfake

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Explicit deepfake images of Taylor Swift have spread on social media, sparking outrage and calls for legislation to regulate AI. SAG-AFTRA has condemned the images, and the White House has expressed concern over the alarming use of AI technology. Fans are fighting back and demanding legal action.

Outrage and concern: Taylor Swift's deepfake controversy highlights the urgent need for legislation and bipartisan action to protect celebrities from AI-generated images and pornography.

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Recently, explicit deepfake images of singer Taylor Swift have been circulating on social media, sparking outrage and calls for regulation of AI technology. Users on platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and Reddit have been sharing and spreading these AI-generated images, which depict Swift engaging in explicit sexual acts. The White House has expressed concern over the dissemination of these deepfakes, calling them "very alarming" and highlighting the need for legislation to regulate AI and deepfake technology. The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has condemned the deepfake images, stating that they are a violation of Swift's rights and the rights of all performers. They have called for legal action and for platforms to take stronger measures in combatting deepfake content. Swift's fans, known as "Swifties," have also taken to social media to express their outrage and are using the hashtag #ProtectTaylorSwift to rally support for the singer and to raise awareness about the harms of deepfakes. The circulation of these deepfake images has sparked a broader conversation about AI and deepfake regulation, with experts and lawmakers weighing in on the need for legal frameworks to address the growing threat of AI-generated fake content. Some legal experts have argued that Swift could potentially take legal action against the creators and disseminators of these deepfakes, as they infringe upon her rights to privacy and control over her image. However, the complexity and jurisdictional challenges surrounding deepfake cases make legal recourse difficult. In a separate incident, a man was arrested outside Swift's New York City home for violating a protective order and allegedly stalking the singer. Overall, the spread of explicit AI-generated images of Taylor Swift has ignited a public outcry and highlighted the urgent need for regulatory measures to address the misuse of deepfake technology.

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Deepfake Explicit Images of Taylor Swift Spread on Social Media

VOA News - 378 days ago - Her fans fight back

https://www.voanews.com/a/deepfake-explicit-images-of-taylor-swift-spread-on-social-media/7459630.html

SAG-AFTRA Calls for AI Likeness Theft to Be Outlawed After Release of Sexually Explicit Fake Taylor Swift Images

The Wrap - 378 days ago - The sexually explicit, A.I.-generated images depicting Taylor Swift are upsetting, harmful, and deeply concerning," the Guild said Friday

https://www.thewrap.com/taylor-swift-sag-aftra-condemns-ai-fake-explicit-images/

AI-Generated Explicit Taylor Swift Images ‘Must Be Made Illegal,’ Says SAG-AFTRA

Rolling Stone - 378 days ago - After several images of Taylor Swift went viral this week, SAG-AFTRA called for legislation to make non-consensual AI deepfake porn illegal.

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/sag-aftra-taylor-swift-ai-images-legislation-1234955473/

Taylor Swift Explicit A.I. Images Condemned By SAG-AFTRA

Deadline - 378 days ago - SAG-AFTRA calls explicit AI images of Taylor Swift that are circulating “upsetting, harmful and deeply concerning.” A post on the SAG-AFTRA website details the issue. “The sexually expl…

https://deadline.com/2024/01/taylor-swift-explicit-a-i-images-condemned-sag-aftra-1235806581/

Taylor Swift's Explicit Fake Images 'Alarms' White House

Radar Online - 378 days ago - The White House press secretary addressed concerns about AI technology and deepfake porn after the disturbing incident with Taylor Swift.

https://radaronline.com/p/white-house-taylor-swift-explicit-deepfake-images-addresses-concerns/

SAG-AFTRA Slams Explicit Taylor Swift AI Images: ‘Upsetting, Harmful’ and ‘Must Be Made Illegal’

Variety - 378 days ago - SAG-AFTRA slammed the fake pornographic images of Taylor Swift that have been circulating on social media, and said it must be made illegal.

https://variety.com/2024/biz/news/sag-aftra-taylor-swift-ai-deepfake-porn-artificial-intelligence-1235889479/

SAG-AFTRA and White House Issue Statements on Taylor Swift AI Nudes: “We Have It in Our Power to Control These Technologies”

The Hollywood Reporter - 378 days ago - AI-generated pornographic images of Swift that circulated on social media platforms provoked massive outrage earlier this week.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/sag-statement-taylor-swift-ai-nudes-1235808635/

Man Killed In Santa Monica Shooting, Suspect Arrested

Patch - 378 days ago - Santa Monica police located and arrested a woman in connection to a shooting that happened Thursday Morning.

https://patch.com/california/santamonica/man-killed-santa-monica-shooting-suspect-arrested

The White House: Taylor Swift AI Porn Is "Alarming"

Gizmodo - 378 days ago - The highest office in the land has decided to weigh in on those explicit AI-generated Taylor Swift images.

https://gizmodo.com/white-house-taylor-swift-ai-porn-alarming-1851202160

Taylor Swift deepfakes spread online, sparking outrage

CBS News - 378 days ago - Sexually explicit and abusive fake images of Taylor Swift began circulating widely this week on social media.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/taylor-swift-deepfakes-online-outrage-artificial-intelligence/

Taylor Swift Deepfakes Highlight the Need for New Legal Protections

Time - 378 days ago - Deepfake pornographic images of Taylor Swift have been shared across the social media platform X, highlighting the lack of digital privacy protections for victims across the globe.

https://time.com/6589263/taylor-swift-deepfakes-legal-protections/

Taylor Swift deepfake images prompt US politicians to call for new laws

Evening Standard - 378 days ago - The singer’s fervent fanbase quickly began sharing #ProtectTaylorSwift to flood social media with more positive images of the US star.

https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/music/taylor-swift-los-angeles-b1135188.html

Taylor Swift deepfake images prompt US politicians to call for new laws

The Independent - 378 days ago - The singer’s fervent fanbase quickly began sharing #ProtectTaylorSwift to flood social media with more positive images of the US star.

https://www.independent.co.uk/tech/taylor-swift-swifties-los-angeles-b2485709.html

Explicit fake images of Taylor Swift prove laws haven't kept pace with tech, experts say

CBC - 378 days ago - Explicit AI-generated photos of one of the world's most famous artists spread rapidly across social media this week, highlighting once again what experts describe as an urgent need to crack down on technology and platforms that make it possible for harmful images to be shared. 

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/taylor-swift-ai-images-highlight-need-for-better-legislation-1.7096094

Taylor Swift: White House says sexually explicit fake images of pop star 'very alarming'

Sky News - 378 days ago - One fake picture of Swift posted on X, formerly Twitter, was viewed 47 million times before the account was suspended.

https://news.sky.com/story/taylor-swift-white-house-says-sexually-explicit-fake-images-of-pop-star-very-alarming-13057221

Why Is “Protect Taylor Swift” Trending on X?

The Cut - 378 days ago - Fans of Taylor Swift took matters into their own hands after explicit deepfake photos of the pop singer were allowed to remain online, despite violating X’s content-moderation policies.

https://www.thecut.com/2024/01/taylor-swift-ai-deepfake-trending-social-media.html

If Anyone Can Stop the Coming AI Hellscape, It’s Taylor Swift

Vogue - 378 days ago - Sexually explicit AI-generated images of Swift have been circulating on social media, to the consternation of her fans and several U.S. politicians.

https://www.vogue.com/article/taylor-swift-deepfake-x-possible-legal-action

Fake online images of Taylor Swift alarm White House

The Jerusalem Post - 378 days ago - The White House said on Friday it was alarmed by fake online images of the pop singer Taylor Swift and said so

https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-783917

X-rated AI images of Taylor Swift spread on X, spurring calls for crackdown

Global News - 378 days ago - X took far too long to remove the explicit AI-generated images, say fans of Taylor Swift, criticizing the company's slow response time.

https://globalnews.ca/news/10253307/taylor-swift-ai-images-deepfake-x-twitter/

Were Taylor Swift explicit AI photos illegal? US laws are surprising and keep changing.

USA Today - 378 days ago - USA TODAY was only able to identify 10 states that have passed laws banning exploitative deepfake pornography. Legal remedies are still being created.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/01/26/was-deepfake-taylor-swift-pornography-illegal-can-she-sue/72359653007/

Man arrested outside Taylor Swift’s NYC home 3 times in 1 week, being held without bail

Entertainment Weekly - 378 days ago - A New York City judge has ordered that a 33-year-old man be held without bail after he was arrested outside Taylor Swift’s Manhattan home 3 times in 1 week.

https://ew.com/man-arrested-outside-taylor-swift-home-held-without-bail-8550296