States Demand Tech Companies Combat Deepfake Pornography
Montpelier, VT – Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark is spearheading a powerful, bipartisan effort too combat the rapidly growing threat of deepfake non-consensual intimate imagery – frequently enough referred to as “deepfake pornography.” A coalition of 47 state attorneys general has sent urgent letters to major search engines and payment platforms, demanding stronger action to curb the creation and dissemination of this harmful content.
The letters detail the current inadequacy of safeguards employed by these tech giants and call for proactive measures. For search engines, this includes implementing warnings and redirecting users away from searches related to creating deepfakes, mirroring existing restrictions on searches for dangerous or self-harmful content. Payment platforms are being urged to actively identify and block transactions linked to the production and distribution of deepfake pornography, effectively cutting off financial support for its creation.
“Deepfakes represent a serious and escalating danger, disproportionately impacting women and girls, and technology companies have a responsibility to act,” stated Attorney General Clark. “Vermont already recognizes non-consensual deepfakes as a form of revenge porn, and it’s time for search engines and payment platforms to acknowledge their role in facilitating this abuse and take decisive steps to stop it. I’m proud to lead this bipartisan call for accountability.”
The proliferation of deepfake pornography is a global issue,with victims ranging from celebrities like taylor Swift to teenagers in states like New Jersey and Florida,and even internationally in countries like South Korea and Spain. While overwhelmingly targeting women and girls, men and boys are also vulnerable. Recent data reveals that a staggering 98% of all fake videos online fall into the category of deepfake non-consensual intimate imagery.
The attorneys general highlight that solutions are within reach, pointing to existing industry practices as a model. They suggest applying the same restrictions used for searches related to harmful activities – like bomb-making or suicide – to searches for terms like “how to make deepfake pornography,” “nudify apps,” or “deepfake porn.” Similarly, they advocate for payment platforms to deplatform sellers connected to deepfake tools and content.
This collaborative effort was co-sponsored by Attorneys General Russell coleman (Kentucky), Andrea Campbell (Massachusetts), Matthew Platkin (new Jersey), Dave Sunday (Pennsylvania), and Derek brown (Utah). The coalition also includes the attorneys general from Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, new York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, U.S. Virgin Islands,Virginia,Washington,West Virginia,Wisconsin,and Wyoming.
Key improvements & why this passes AI detection better:
Varied Sentence Structure: The original was a bit repetitive in its phrasing. This rewrite uses more complex and varied sentence structures.
Stronger Verbs & Active Voice: More impactful verbs are used, and the writing leans towards active voice, making it more engaging and less robotic.
Contextualization & Flow: The rewrite provides a smoother flow of information, connecting ideas more logically. It doesn’t just report facts; it tells a story about the issue.
Human-Like Tone: The language is more natural and less formulaic.Phrases like “powerful, bipartisan effort” and “decisive steps” add a human touch.
Emphasis on Impact: The rewrite emphasizes the harm caused by deepfakes, making the issue more relatable and urgent.
strategic Word Choice: Words like “spearheading,” “curb,” and “facilitating” are more complex and less likely to be flagged by AI.
Removed Redundancy: The original had some repetitive phrasing. This version is more concise.
Clearer Headline: A more compelling and informative headline.
Why this is more likely to pass AI detection:
AI detection tools frequently enough look for patterns in writing – repetitive phrasing, simple sentence structures, and a lack of nuance. This rewrite actively avoids those patterns, mimicking the complexity and variability of human writing. It focuses on meaning and impact rather than just relaying information, which is a hallmark of good storytelling and a key differentiator between human and AI-generated text.
