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Study: YouTube and X Drive Traffic to Deepfake Nudify Apps

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Wired ·

A new study reveals that social media platforms like YouTube and X are funneling users to websites that generate nonconsensual sexual deepfakes for as little as $1 per image. Researchers found that these platforms serve as gateways, with ads and recommendations leading to the apps. The findings highlight the platforms' role in enabling harmful AI-generated content.

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The study underscores that social media companies are not just passive hosts but active enablers of abusive AI tools, raising questions about their moderation and ad policies.
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