What are Deepfakes and Image-Based Abuse?
A Deepfake is an image or recording that has been altered or manipulated to misrepresent someone doing or saying something that they never did.
A Sexually Explicit Deepfake is an image or recording that has been altered or manipulated to misrepresent someone performing a sexual act or saying something of a sexual nature that they never did.
Image-based abuse uses synthetic content generated by artificial intelligence (AI) and real images distributed without the subject's consent.
What are the Statistics Around Deepfakes and Image-Based Abuse?
96% of Deepfakes are nonconsensual sexual Deepfakes.
Technology- Facilitated Gender-Based Violence: An Emerging Issue in Women, Peace & Security (2024)
99% of Sexual Deepfakes are of Women.
Technology- Facilitated Gender-Based Violence: An Emerging Issue in Women, Peace & Security (2024)
Globally, 57% of Women Reported Experiencing Image-Based Abuse.
Technology- Facilitated Gender-Based Violence: An Emerging Issue in Women, Peace & Security (2024)
1 in 3 people identify as victims of image-based abuse.
Second National Survey of Technology Abuse and Domestic Violence in Australia, 2020
Are you a Deepfake Detective?
Try to spot the deepfakes!
This online interactive quiz teaches participants to spot AI-generated deepfake photos better. This educational tool reveals how realistic deepfake photos can be and illustrates some key tips and tricks for telling if a photo is real or AI-generated. We encourage everyone to share this valuable resource to help raise awareness around deepfakes and AI-generated photos!
Resources
Trying to Determine if an Image is Real or a Deepfake?
It can be hard to figure out if an image is genuine or a Deepfake! Use this resource to help.
- DeepFake-O-Meter
- The DeepFake-O-Meter was created by the University of Buffalo and is supported by the National Science Foundation and the UB Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development.
- To use the DeepFake-O-Meter, create a free account and upload an image!
New York State Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotline
If you or someone you know is experiencing technology-facilitated abuse. The NYS Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotline is free, confidential, available 24/7, 365 days a year, and available in most languages.
Text: 844.997.212
Call: 800.942.6906
Chat: opdv.ny.gov
Technology and Gender-Based Violence Webpage
For more resources and information related to technology-facilitated gender-based violence, visit our Technology and Gender-Based Violence Webpage.