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YouTube and X linked to deepfake image generation sites

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A recent study indicates that social media platforms like YouTube and X are directing users to websites that facilitate the creation of non-consensual explicit deepfakes. These services can generate such images for a low cost, as little as $1 per image, raising significant privacy concerns. AI

IMPACT Raises concerns about the misuse of AI for generating non-consensual explicit content and the role of social media platforms in its dissemination.

RANK_REASON The item discusses a study's findings about social media platforms and their connection to harmful content generation, fitting the commentary bucket.

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YouTube and X linked to deepfake image generation sites

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    # YouTube and X Have Become ‘Gateways’ to # Nudify Apps A new study found that # socialMedia platforms are referring people to sites where they can create # non

    # YouTube and X Have Become ‘Gateways’ to # Nudify Apps A new study found that # socialMedia platforms are referring people to sites where they can create # nonconsensual , sexually # explicit # deepfakes for as little as $1 an image. # privacy # ai https://www. wired.com/story/y…

    LINKS wired.com/…/youtube-and-x-have-become-gat…

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