San Francisco Sues AI Sites for Non-Consensual Deepfake Images
The city targets 16 websites accused of creating and distributing fake nude images without consent, citing severe legal and ethical violations.
- The lawsuit accuses the websites of violating laws against revenge porn, deepfake pornography, and child abuse material.
- The targeted sites have collectively amassed over 200 million visits in the first half of 2024.
- Victims face significant harm, including damage to reputation, mental health issues, and social isolation.
- Tech companies and digital platforms are urged to implement stronger safeguards against the spread of such content.
- The lawsuit seeks both civil penalties and the permanent shutdown of the offending websites.
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