Trolls have inundated X (formerly Twitter) with explicit AI-generated images of Taylor Swift, leading to a surge in the term ‘Taylor Swift AI’ trending in different regions.
Taylor Swift AI Photos Viral Spread
One post gained over 45 million views, 24,000 reposts, and hundreds of thousands of likes before the user’s account was suspended for violating platform policies. Despite removal, the images spread across other accounts, remaining live for up to 17 hours.
Origin and Trending Telegram group
A report from 404 Media suggests these images may have originated in a Telegram group, where users shared explicit AI-generated content. The term “Taylor Swift AI” became a trending topic, amplifying the images.
Response from Swift Fans
Platform Criticism
Swift’s fan base criticized X for not promptly removing explicit content, prompting fans to take action.
Counteraction
In response, fans flooded hashtags used for sharing explicit images with messages promoting genuine clips of Swift performing, attempting to overshadow the explicit fakes.
Platform Policies and Challenges
Platform Policies
X’s policies explicitly prohibit synthetic and manipulated media, as well as nonconsensual nudity, yet many explicit posts persist.
Responsibility and Challenges
Preventing the spread of fake images often falls on social platforms, a challenging task for X, especially given reported limitations in moderation capabilities.
Ongoing Investigation
EU Investigation
X is currently under investigation by the EU for alleged dissemination of illegal content and disinformation. The company is being questioned about its crisis protocols following the promotion of misinformation related to the Israel-Hamas war on the platform.
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