The entertainment industry has seen a significant rise in adult deepfakes, particularly in the following areas:
While the technology offers fascinating possibilities for filmmaking, it is simultaneously unearthing a minefield of ethical and legal dilemmas that the entertainment industry is scrambling to navigate.
Currently, legislation is struggling to keep pace. In the United States, several states have passed laws against non-consensual deepfake pornography, and the federal "DEFIANCE Act" was introduced to provide civil recourse for victims.
However, the creation and dissemination of adult deepfakes also raise significant concerns: