wire / 2026-08-08-4f11
AI-Generated Deepfake Porn Causes Harm to German Women
Two named women found their faces on fabricated sexual content and say authorities were unhelpful when they reported it.
The facts
In Germany, AI-generated deepfake technology was used to create sexualized fake videos and images of women, including Theresia and Atessa, without their consent. The victims suffered psychological harm, reputational damage, and felt unsupported by authorities, highlighting the dangers of AI misuse for digital violence.