The rise of deepfake porn shows that women's consent is viewed as optional, writes Jess Davies for Glamour UK.
TW: This article references sexual assault and deepfake porn exploitation. Deepfake porn is fast becoming one of the greatest threats to women online. In the wake of sexually explicit deepfakes being created of Taylor Swift, there are renewed calls for greater legislative protections against this form of online abuse – not to mention more severe punishments for those who commit it.
Could we just use the internet for good for once? Could we spread kindness instead of porn of people who didn’t sign up for it?” Other female content creators logged on to share their disgust at the trend, highlighting its exploitative and non-consensual nature.