The article discusses the rise of AI-generated influencers on platforms like Instagram, used to promote adult content on sites such as OnlyFans and Fanvue. These AI influencers, often featuring provocative photos and videos, attract subscribers who pay for access to nude content.
A significant concern is the use of deepfakes and potentially stolen images in some of these AI-generated accounts. The article highlights a report by 404 Media which details the extent of this issue. This raises ethical questions regarding consent and identity theft. Fanvue, one of the platforms mentioned, states that using images that steal someone's identity violates its rules, though deepfakes are noted as an industry-wide challenge.
The use of AI in adult content is a complex issue, with some arguing it's similar to cartoon pornography, while real-life adult content creators express concerns about AI potentially affecting their business and eroding fan trust, despite acknowledging the potential benefits of some AI tools.
The article suggests many fans of these AI accounts may be unaware that the 'influencers' are not real. Comments on one AI influencer’s account showed fans expressing desires to see the influencer in different outfits, indicating a lack of awareness regarding the AI's artificial nature.