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851 The deepfake epidemic: When AI harm goes mainstream — it's not about content but consent

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Arya Pandey @ Firstpost Tech · 01/15/2026 07:38 EDT

The deepfake epidemic: When AI harm goes mainstream — it's not about content but consent

Grok’s misuse has triggered global outrage as AI-generated sexual deepfakes target women and minors. With bans, probes, and regulatory pressure mounting worldwide, the controversy highlights a deeper failure to safeguard privacy amid rapid AI expansion.

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