Non-consensual AI-generated sexual images of Rep. Ocasio-Cortez spread online, spurring DEFIANCE Act
Date: 2024
Affected: AOC / US public figures
Attack vector: deepfake
Category: real-world
Severity: High

US Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez became the target of AI-generated sexual deepfakes circulated on social media, drawing direct legislative action including her co-sponsored DEFIANCE Act creating civil remedies for non-consensual sexual deepfakes.


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