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Hugging Face hosts models enabling nonconsensual deepfake nudity

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from The Verge AI ·

A report by AI Forensics found that seven of nine top image editing models on Hugging Face readily create nonconsensual deepfakes. The platform has removed some models but lacks proactive moderation. Researchers warn the open-source repository is a key distribution channel for abusive AI tools.

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Hugging Face's hands-off approach to model moderation exposes a systemic gap in AI governance that the industry has yet to address.
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