Taylor Swift's name is not searchable on X days after sexually explicit deepfakes of the pop star went viral.
The images were created using artificial intelligence tools that develop new, fake images or by taking a real photo and undressing it. They included a watermark suggesting they came from a website known for publishing fake nude images of celebrities.
Taylor Swift's name is not searchable on X days after sexually explicit deepfakes of the pop star went viral. The images were created using artificial intelligence tools that develop new, fake images or by taking a real photo and undressing it. They included a watermark suggesting they came from a website known for publishing fake nude images of celebrities. Many of Swift's fans said the deepfakes were removed because of mass-reporting campaigns. X has been called out in the past for its failure to quickly address sexually explicit deepfakes that pop up on the site.
Taylor Swift's name is not searchable on X days after sexually explicit deepfakes of the pop star went viral.
Whenever Swift's name was typed into the search box, a message saying 'Something went wrong. Try reloading' would appear.
Accuracy
Sexually explicit deepfakes of Taylor Swift went viral on Twitter (X) on Wednesday, Jan. 24, generating more than 27 million views in 19 hours before the account that originally posted the images was suspended.
Deception
(100%)
None Found At Time Of
Publication
Fallacies
(85%)
The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by stating that the website has been called out in the past for its failure to quickly address sexually explicit deepfakes. Additionally, there is a dichotomous depiction of Taylor Swift's fans as either celebrating her name being removed from X or calling it a victory against narrative-driven online attacks using AI technology.
The website has been called out in the past for its failure to quickly address sexually explicit deepfakes.
Bias
(85%)
The article contains a statement that Taylor Swift's name is not searchable on X days after sexually explicit deepfakes went viral. This implies that the website in question has taken action to remove or limit access to these images. The fact that this was done as a result of mass-reporting campaigns suggests an ideological bias towards protecting individuals from harmful content online.
Taylor Swift's name is not searchable on X days after sexually explicit deepfakes went viral.
Sexually explicit deepfakes of Taylor Swift went viral on Twitter (X) on Wednesday, Jan. 24, generating more than 27 million views in 19 hours before the account that originally posted the images was suspended.
One of the most viral explicit posts depicting Taylor Swift received more than 45 million views before X removed it.
Accuracy
Taylor Swift search blocked on X/Twitter After Deluge of Nude AI Fakes
Deception
(50%)
The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that X has taken a rudimentary step at the platform level to try slow the spread of fake graphic images of Taylor Swift when in fact they have only blocked searches for her name and not other related queries. This suggests selective reporting and an attempt to mislead readers into thinking that X is taking action against all instances of such content, which it is not. Secondly, the article quotes several sources condemning the fake images but fails to disclose or quote any experts in AI-generated pornography or law enforcement officials who could provide insight on how effective this temporary measure will be in combating such content. This omission suggests a lack of credible sources and an attempt to manipulate readers' emotions by presenting them with statements from celebrities without providing context for their opinions. Lastly, the article uses sensationalist language such as
The move came several days after sexually explicit AI-generated images of Swift went viral across X,
Fallacies
(85%)
The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing statements from various sources such as X's head of business operations Joe Benarroch and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella without providing any evidence or context for their claims. Additionally, the author quotes SAG-AFTRA condemning the fake images but does not provide any information on how they plan to make it illegal. The article also contains inflammatory rhetoric by describing the spread of fake graphic images as
Bias
(100%)
None Found At Time Of
Publication
Site
Conflicts
Of
Interest (50%)
Todd Spangler has a conflict of interest on the topics of Taylor Swift and X/Twitter as he is an author for Variety. He also has a financial tie to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella as both are part of the same company.
Author
Conflicts
Of
Interest (50%)
The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of fake graphic images and AI-generated porn as they are related to X/Twitter which is mentioned in the article.
One of the most viral explicit posts depicting Taylor Swift received more than 45 million views before X removed it.
The images probably surfaced in a Telegram channel that produces similar images.
Deepfakes are lifelike fake videos or images created with face- and audio-swapping technology. They often go viral on social platforms and have improved at replicating a person's voice.
Accuracy
No Contradictions at Time
Of
Publication
Deception
(80%)
The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it presents the deepfakes as a new phenomenon when they have been around for years and are becoming more common. Secondly, it implies that there is no regulation of AI-generated content when there are laws being introduced to address this issue. Thirdly, it suggests that creating deepfakes is illegal when in fact there is currently no federal law making it so nationally. Fourthly, the article presents a one-sided view on the topic by only including quotes from politicians and experts who agree with them without providing any counterarguments or alternative perspectives.
The article implies that there is no regulation of AI-generated content when in fact laws are being introduced to address this issue. For example, it states 'There is no federal law that makes it illegal to create deepfakes nationally.' However, this statement ignores the ongoing efforts by politicians and experts to regulate AI-generated content.
The article presents a one-sided view on the topic by only including quotes from politicians and experts who agree with them without providing any counterarguments or alternative perspectives. For example, it states 'Easy access to AI imaging technology has created a new tool to target women, allowing almost anyone to produce and share nude images of them.' However, this statement ignores the potential benefits of deepfakes in areas such as entertainment and advertising.
The article suggests that creating deepfakes is illegal when in fact there is currently no federal law making it so nationally. For example, it states 'There is no federal law that makes it illegal to create deepfakes nationally.' However, this statement ignores the ongoing efforts by politicians and experts to regulate AI-generated content.
The article claims that deepfakes are a new phenomenon when in fact they have been around for years. For example, it states 'Deepfakes are lifelike fake videos or images created with face- and audio-swapping technology.' However, this is not entirely accurate as there were examples of deepfake pornography before the advent of AI.
Fallacies
(85%)
The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the opinions of various people without providing any evidence or reasoning for their claims. Additionally, the author uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing the spread of deepfakes as 'appalling' and 'happening every day'. There are also several instances where the author presents only one side of an argument without considering alternative viewpoints. Overall, while there are no formal fallacies present in this article, it contains a significant amount of informal fallacies that could potentially mislead readers.
The spread of AI-generated explicit images is appalling
happening every day
easy access to AI imaging technology has created a new tool to target women
Bias
(85%)
The article discusses the spread of deepfakes on social media and how they are being used to target women. The author provides examples of celebrities like Taylor Swift who have become victims of these fake images. The article also talks about the efforts by politicians and lawmakers to regulate AI-generated content, including bills that aim to make creating such videos a federal crime.
Easy access to AI imaging technology has created a new tool to target women
Sexually explicit images of Taylor Swift
Site
Conflicts
Of
Interest (50%)
Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff has a conflict of interest on the topic of AI deepfakes as he is an owner and CEO of Deeptrace, a company that specializes in detecting and preventing deepfake videos.
Author
Conflicts
Of
Interest (50%)
Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff has a conflict of interest on the topic of AI deepfakes as he is an author and journalist who writes about technology. He also has a personal relationship with Taylor Swift as they have interacted in the past.
