
Deepfake technology is increasingly being used to create nonconsensual pornographic content, raising concerns among adult content creators. These creators find their bodies used without permission in AI-generated videos, which can threaten their careers and mental well-being. The issue underscores the broader problem of nonconsensual intimate imagery, where creators' likenesses are exploited without their consent. As legal measures are developed to combat such content, there is worry that adult actors might be further marginalized instead of protected.
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