Sexualized Deepfake Abuse: Perpetrator and Victim Perspectives on the Motivations and Forms of Non-Consensually Created and Shared Sexualized Deepfake Imagery
Qualitative interviews reveal perpetrator and victim perspectives on non-consensual sexualized deepfakes, suggesting urgent need for comprehensive responses.
Key Points
Sexualized deepfake abuse is driven by the accessibility of technologies that simplify image alteration and distribution.
Interviews with 25 participants highlight differing motivations and experiences among perpetrators and victims, indicating nuanced dynamics.
The study emphasizes the normalization of sexualizing individuals without consent and its impact on harm reduction and preventive measures.
Findings point to parallels between sexualized deepfake abuse and other technology-facilitated sexual violence, advocating for diverse and collaborative regulatory responses.