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Hugging Face Hosts Models That Can Easily Create Deepfake Nudes

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Wired ·

Researchers found that top image editing models on Hugging Face can generate explicit deepfakes with minimal effort. They analyzed 1,000 prompts showing how users exploit the software for nonconsensual imagery. The platform faces pressure to curb misuse without stifling legitimate AI research.

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The story highlights a recurring tension in open-source AI: how to balance accessibility with safeguards against abuse.
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