Rsvplive.Ie Gráinne Seoige Speaks Out on Deepfake Abuse Impact
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- •Gráinne Seoige was targeted with deepfake images during her 2024 election campaign.
- •The psychological impact included PTSD and severe nightmares, affecting her daily life.
- •Seoige's experience highlights the broader issue of deepfake technology and its victims.
Gráinne Seoige, an Irish journalist and former political candidate, revealed her traumatic experience with deepfake images during her 2024 election campaign. AI-generated explicit images of her circulated online, leading to severe psychological effects, including PTSD and nightmares. Seoige described feeling humiliated and vulnerable, often disguising herself in public. She highlighted the broader issue of deepfake technology affecting many women, with common symptoms of trauma reported among victims. Her upcoming documentary, 'Deepfake Ireland: The Naked Truth,' aims to expose the dangers of such technology. Seoige's experience has deterred her from pursuing further political ambitions, emphasizing the need for accountability in addressing these abuses.
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