For Exposing China's Repression, Women Are Targeted With Deepfake AI Porn
Summary
Women who criticize the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) are being targeted with fake sexual images made using AI technology called deepfakes. These harmful online campaigns are linked to people connected to the Chinese government and aim to shame and discredit these activists.Key Facts
- Human rights activists exposing Chinese government actions have faced online sexual harassment for years.
- Recently, AI-created deepfake porn images of some women activists have been spread online.
- These attacks appear coordinated and linked to individuals connected with Chinese law enforcement.
- Targets are mainly female political activists living in countries like Canada, the UK, Germany, and Italy.
- The harmful images often reappear on social media after being removed, by accounts linked to Chinese actors.
- Experts call this a form of "sex kompromat," meaning the use of sexual information to damage someone's reputation.
- Women targeted say the campaigns increase after they publish reports or take part in sensitive political events.
- Activists are speaking out to break the shame stigma and want local authorities to take action to stop the campaigns.
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