On Thursday, an AI-generated image of Taylor Swift in a sexually explicit pose went viral on social media, prompting her fans, known as Swifties, to jump to her defense.
“Taylor Swift AI” has been trending on Twitter since Thursday morning, with more than 58,000 posts. The New York Post reported.
The images, called “deepfakes,” show Swift naked with Kansas City Chiefs players and hint at a relationship with the team's tight end, Travis Kelce.
President Joe Biden issued an executive order in October regulating the use of AI and preventing the production of child pornography and “non-consensual intimate images,” according to the New York Post.Several states have banned non-consensual AI-generated images, but federal legislation to do the same is still working its way through Congress. (Related: Here are some incredibly realistic deepfake videos of Zuckerberg and Chris Christie)
Now, Swifties are rallying to protect their idols, flooding social media with positive Taylor-related posts to drown out porn, while also stopping blatant non-consensual deepfakes. They are also demanding that parliamentarians intervene.
One user asked why “there is no regulation”. [or] Laws that prevent this. ”
another I got it. “The 'silver lining' of what's happening with Taylor Swift is that she likely has enough power to pass legislation to eliminate it.”
“Them taylor love The photo is nothing short of sexual harassment and it's disgusting that a man can do something like that with no repercussions. They see women as objects created for their own sick fantasies, and I'm tired of that. PROTECT makes me feel like throwing up taylor Quick,” another user Posted.
'How can this not be considered sexual assault?' Taylor Swift's hardcore porn AI photo becomes 'X' trending Fury – fans accuse image maker of harassing, predatory behavior
AI will become a new legal field. Does someone have a legal right to use AI to fire you? pic.twitter.com/XarNklPfPG
— Judy Morris (@judymorris3) January 25, 2024
“'taylor Quick She's a billionaire, so it's okay.'' But that doesn't mean it's okay to post sexual things. A.I. A photo of her looking like a freak, she's still a human being with feelings.” another I have written.
According to the New York Post, Swift's publicist has not issued a statement regarding the image.
