Some users of AI chatbots from Google and OpenAI are generating deepfake images that alter photos of fully clothed women to show them in bikinis. These modifications often occur without the women's consent, and instructions for the process are shared among users. The activity highlights risks in generative AI tools.
The issue involves popular chatbots developed by Google and OpenAI, where users input photos of women dressed in everyday clothing and prompt the AI to produce altered versions depicting them in swimwear. According to reports, these bikini deepfakes are created using generative AI capabilities, resulting in realistic images that strip away original attire.
Most of these fabricated images lack permission from the subjects, raising serious ethical concerns about privacy and consent in AI applications. Users on platforms like Reddit are exchanging detailed guidance on crafting such prompts to achieve convincing results with the chatbots, such as ChatGPT from OpenAI.
This misuse demonstrates how accessible AI image generators can be exploited for non-consensual alterations, potentially leading to harassment or misinformation. The practice underscores the need for safeguards in AI software to prevent harmful deepfake generation. While the chatbots are designed for helpful interactions, their image-editing features have enabled this unintended application.
The revelations come amid growing scrutiny of deepfake technologies, which blend artificial intelligence with existing media to create deceptive content.