Glasgow Man Allegedly Used AI Tool to Create and Share Non-Consensual Deepfake Nude Images of Former Classmate

February 1, 2024

In February 2024, Glasgow resident Callum Brooks was fined £335 after admitting to creating and sharing deepfaked nude images of a former classmate using an AI-powered tool. The woman involved felt embarrassed and distressed upon learning about the images. This incident underscores the importance of trustworthy AI practices, responsible AI governance, and safe and secure AI usage. For those interested in shaping the future of AI harm prevention through Project Cerebellum, learn more at JOIN US.

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Alleged deployer: callum-brooks
Alleged developer: unknown-deepfake-technology-developers, unknown-image-generator-developer
Alleged harmed parties: former-classmate-of-callum-brooks, epistemic-integrity

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Data from the AI Incident Database (AIID). Cite this incident: https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1292

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