May 11–16, 2024, Honolulu, HI, USA | Rebecca Umbach, Nicola Henry, Gemma Beard, Colleen Berryessa
The article "Non-Consensual Synthetic Intimate Imagery: Prevalence, Attitudes, and Knowledge in 10 Countries" by Rebecca Umbach, Nicola Henry, Gemma Beard, and Colleen Berryessa examines the prevalence and attitudes towards deepfake pornography, a form of non-consensual synthetic intimate imagery (NSII). The study, based on a survey of over 16,000 respondents from 10 countries, found that deepfake pornography behaviors are considered harmful, despite limited societal awareness. Only 2.2% of respondents reported personal victimization, and 1.8% reported perpetration. Despite specific legislation in some countries, perpetration and victimization experiences persisted, suggesting that current laws are inadequate. The study suggests that approaches to prevent and reduce harms include digital literacy education and enforced platform policies and tools to detect, prevent, and respond to NSII content. The research contributes to understanding the gendered impacts of image-based sexual abuse and the need for comprehensive legislation and technical solutions.The article "Non-Consensual Synthetic Intimate Imagery: Prevalence, Attitudes, and Knowledge in 10 Countries" by Rebecca Umbach, Nicola Henry, Gemma Beard, and Colleen Berryessa examines the prevalence and attitudes towards deepfake pornography, a form of non-consensual synthetic intimate imagery (NSII). The study, based on a survey of over 16,000 respondents from 10 countries, found that deepfake pornography behaviors are considered harmful, despite limited societal awareness. Only 2.2% of respondents reported personal victimization, and 1.8% reported perpetration. Despite specific legislation in some countries, perpetration and victimization experiences persisted, suggesting that current laws are inadequate. The study suggests that approaches to prevent and reduce harms include digital literacy education and enforced platform policies and tools to detect, prevent, and respond to NSII content. The research contributes to understanding the gendered impacts of image-based sexual abuse and the need for comprehensive legislation and technical solutions.