Exploitation
AI Deepfake Sexual Harassment
A New York man used AI-generated nude images to harass a college student, illustrating how deepfake technology can be misused to create fake explicit content and intimidate victims.
Risk Snapshot
Current Risk Scores
Exposure Risk
2/5
How likely a family or household is to encounter this risk in everyday digital life.
Harm Severity
4/5
How serious the impact could be if the threat affects a family or household.
Household Susceptibility
3/5
How likely someone in a household is to trust, fall for, or be affected by the threat.
Lumo Insight
Lumo’s Tip
Deepfake tools are becoming easier to access, making it essential to emphasize media literacy and critical evaluation of unexpected images.
Take Action
What To Do Next
- Talk openly about deepfakes and how they can be abused
- Encourage verification of any unexpected explicit images
- Adjust privacy settings and review who can post or share media
- Build trust so teens feel safe reporting suspicious content
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Helpful Resources
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Source Trail
Recent Reporting
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