Real Teenagers, Fake Nudes: The Rise of Deepfakes in American Schools – The New York Times

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Warning: this episode contains strong language, descriptions of explicit content and sexual harassment
A disturbing new problem is sweeping American schools: Students are using artificial intelligence to create sexually explicit images of their classmates and then share them without the person depicted even knowing.
Natasha Singer, who covers technology, business and society for The Times, discusses the rise of deepfake nudes and one girl’s fight to stop them.
Natasha Singer, a reporter covering technology, business and society for The New York Times.
Using artificial intelligence, middle and high school students have fabricated explicit images of female classmates and shared the doctored pictures.
Spurred by teenage girls, states have moved to ban deepfake nudes.
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Natasha Singer writes about technology, business and society. She is currently reporting on the far-reaching ways that tech companies and their tools are reshaping public schools, higher education and job opportunities. More about Natasha Singer
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