Substack has a new option, the “Discussion Post,” so I have to try it immediately. Here goes:
In today’s iteration of why AI and Big Tech are making the world suck just a little bit more every day, let’s talk about AI face-swap apps. Hugely popular at the moment. Available in Apple’s App Store, for example, where they pretend you can use a picture of yourself to put your face in superhero movies or other blockbusters.
In reality, they’re advertised to teenagers on Instagram and Facebook to make nonconsensual porn videos of unsuspecting girls and women.
Should these apps be available publicly in App Stores? Let’s discuss!
Should Face-Swap Apps Be Available in Appstores?
Should Face-Swap Apps Be Available in Appstores?
Should Face-Swap Apps Be Available in Appstores?
Substack has a new option, the “Discussion Post,” so I have to try it immediately. Here goes:
In today’s iteration of why AI and Big Tech are making the world suck just a little bit more every day, let’s talk about AI face-swap apps. Hugely popular at the moment. Available in Apple’s App Store, for example, where they pretend you can use a picture of yourself to put your face in superhero movies or other blockbusters.
In reality, they’re advertised to teenagers on Instagram and Facebook to make nonconsensual porn videos of unsuspecting girls and women.
Should these apps be available publicly in App Stores? Let’s discuss!
P.S.: If you’d like a deeper dive into the issue, check out Emanuel Maiberg’s article on the 404media blog: Apple’s Huge “Dual Use” Face Swap App Problem Is Not Going Away