Vicky Pattison discovers deepfake video of herself in documentary on online abuse

Vicky Pattison uncovers deepfake content of herself while investigating the rise of online image-based abuse.

Reality star Vicky Pattison was left stunned after uncovering grim deepfakes of herself while investigating the impact of online image-based abuse. 

The Geordie Shore star has been working on a Channel 4 documentary, 'Vicky Pattison: My Deepfake Sex Tape', where she explores the troubling rise of deepfake porn and its harmful effects on women and girls.

As part of the investigation, Vicky took the bold step of creating a fake sex video to fully immerse herself in the world of deepfakes and understand the violation victims experience. She admits she "wrestled with the decision" but accepted that the video could remain online indefinitely.

However, while researching, Vicky discovered that she was already a victim of genuine image-based sexual abuse. She shared her shock in the documentary, revealing that she was unaware of certain explicit content featuring her, which was not AI-generated but still deeply disturbing.

 

 

 

 

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In an interview with The Sun, Vicky expressed her frustration: "I say in the pre-titles of the documentary that I myself have been a victim of sexually explicit, misogynistic abuse online. It’s not AI generated but it is dark in content."

 

 

 

 

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Vicky’s documentary aims to raise awareness about the widespread issue of deepfake porn and to support victims of image-based abuse. She is particularly passionate about advocating for women’s rights and hopes her work will spark change within tech companies and government regulation. “My goal is to foster empathy and drive action, so victims feel supported, understood, and empowered to reclaim their voices,” she said.

Vicky’s bold approach to tackling the issue reflects her commitment to driving change and offering solidarity to those affected by digital exploitation.