Deepfake case study · Multi-modal
Author of the article deepfake (Jan 2025)
The author of the article was deepfaked by their best friend in 2021. The deepfake involved the creation of realistic images or videos making it appear as though the victim was engaging in intimate or sexual acts…
- Incident date
- Jan 2025
- Target
- Author of the article
Updated May 6, 2026 · 1 min read
The author of the article was deepfaked by their best friend in 2021. The deepfake involved the creation of realistic images or videos making it appear as though the victim was engaging in intimate or sexual acts without their consent. The perpetrator solicited the creation of the deepfakes. This event prompted the author to advocate for stronger legislation to protect victims of deepfake abuse.