Jacob Elordi, known for his role in ‘Euphoria’, is at the center of controversy after a video generated by artificial intelligence showed the actor in a fictitious sexual situation. The incident has sparked a wave of outrage online, with fans and followers defending the actor’s integrity and highlighting the threats associated with deepfake technology.
Elordi’s followers quickly discredited the video by pointing out key differences with authentic images of the actor, such as a distinctive birthmark that does not appear in the fake footage.
The incident has prompted calls for action, with users on social media urging people to report the video as harassment. Additionally, other celebrities have been affected by similar situations, highlighting growing global concern over the inappropriate use of ‘deepfake’ technology.
What is a deepfake?
Deepfake, a technology powered by artificial intelligence, allows convincing fake content to be created by manipulating faces and voices. Although it has legitimate applications, its misuse raises serious ethical and security implications, promoting debates about regulation and protection against misinformation and abuse.
In response to these challenges, the UK is moving towards legislation that will criminalize the creation of false sexually explicit images.
