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American hitmaker Taylor Swift, who will start up her Eras Tour again in just 13 days, is reportedly "considering legal action" after explicit AI-generated images of her were shared online without her consent.
The 34-year-old singer is the latest target of a deepfake porn site, which has now posted fake images of Taylor in inappropriate situations. Fans were quick to express their disgust at the images, with many urging the singer to take legal action.
Whether the singer will take legal action is an open question, but a source close to the singer is speaking out about how her family and friends are "furious”.
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Taylor Swift is the latest victim of AI-generated images being made without consent (No credit)The source told MailOnline : "Whether or not legal action will be taken is being decided but there is one thing that is clear: these fake AI-generated images are abusive, offensive, exploitative, and done without Taylor's consent and/or knowledge."
They also mentioned that the Twitter account which shared the images no longer exists, adding how "it is shocking that the social media platform even let them be up to begin with".
The source insisted that the pictures "must be removed from everywhere they exist and should not be promoted by anyone". They said Taylor's loved ones and fans are angry.
They also mentioned that new rules need to be made: "The door needs to be shut on this. Legislation needs to be passed to prevent this and laws must be enacted."
Taylor's supporters want her to sue the people who made the fake photos. A fan posted online: "Beyond the moral corruptness of making AI porn of anyone, you chose Taylor Swift? She is not the one to play with about her likeness and she could absolutely usher in the legal/cultural backlash needed to stop this and, rightfully, make an example out of you."
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