Deepfakes' Dark Legacy: From Mr. DeepFakes to Widespread Misuse
Update: 2025-12-05
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Deepfake Pornography: The Rise and Fall of Mr DeepFakes - This episode delves into the alarming growth of deepfake pornography, focusing on the role of Mr DeepFakes, a site that generated billions of views and became a hub for nonconsensual deepfake content. The site, believed to have coined the term deepfake, was used to depict countless women in degrading scenarios. German journalist Patrizia Schlosser, who discovered fake images of herself on the site, investigated its creators and found links to serious organized crime, including a Russian mercenary group and individuals from the Panama Papers. However, the site was largely run by hobbyists who argued that consent wasnt needed because the content was fantasy. Despite Mr DeepFakes closure, the techniques shared on the site are now widely accessible, making deepfake creation easier than ever, and the issue of nonconsensual deepfake pornography remains a significant challenge.
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