Deepfake App Ban Campaign Gains Momentum After Graphic Images Spread Online

A recent controversy surrounding an adult deepfake app has reignited calls for stricter regulations around the creation and distribution of explicit digital content online.

The new deepfake application, which allowed users to superimpose their faces onto naked images or videos of others without consent, was only available on popular mobile stores for four days before being pulled due to overwhelming public backlash. Despite its short-lived existence, however, the app quickly gained notoriety after graphic images began circulating widely across social media platforms and other online forums.

In response to growing concerns about privacy violations and objectification issues associated with deepfake technology's increasing accessibility, MP Maria Miller has now publicly advocated for a parliamentary debate on whether digitally generated nude images should be subject to stricter controls or even outright bans altogether.

Miller stated that 'The rapid spread of explicit material without consent via these platforms is having serious consequences... It's high time we had a proper look at how this stuff ends up online.'

This latest incident follows closely behind another recent controversy surrounding an app which allowed users to undress women in photos using AI-powered algorithms. The rise of deepfake technology has led many experts and advocacy groups alike to warn about potential risks associated with its unregulated use, including privacy violations, harassment, and even emotional distress among vulnerable individuals.

As the debate continues on how best to strike a balance between free speech rights and protection from online exploitation via such apps, one thing is clear: users will need to remain vigilant in reporting any potentially objectionable content they encounter online. Only through increased awareness-raising efforts can we hope to prevent similar incidents like this from happening again.

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