AI deepfakes are making online harassment more personal
AI isn't just powering cool apps—it's also making online harassment a lot more personal and realistic.
Abusers are now using tools to create fake images and voice clips that look and sound just like real people, sometimes even copying their clothes or details from social media.
This shift means threats can feel way more real than old-school online trolling.
Generative AI and the new age of trolling
Generative AI makes it easy for almost anyone to turn photos or audio into convincing deepfakes—think fake murder videos or voices used in prank emergency calls.
An AI-generated report of a shooter caused a real school lockdown in Washington.
Social platforms try to remove abusive content, but often miss the mark on fully protecting people—and sometimes even suspend those who report the abuse.
The future of online safety
With generative AI getting easier to use, targeted harassment and swatting attacks can become more prevalent.
Online safety is becoming trickier, as these new tools make digital threats feel much closer to home for anyone active online.