Vicky Pattison exposes online abuse in deepfake documentary

Vicky Pattison, a reality TV star, has taken the unprecedented step of creating a deepfake sex tape as part of her Channel 4 documentary, 'Vicky Pattison: My Deepfake Sex Tape', to explore the rise of deepfake pornography and its impact on women. During her investigation, Pattison discovered she herself has been a victim of image-based sexual abuse, finding disturbing content featuring her online that was not AI-generated. She expressed her frustration and shock at uncovering this material, which included explicit videos and links to apps offering 'undressing' features for her bikini photos. Pattison aims to foster empathy and drive change surrounding the issue of deepfake porn, advocating for stronger protections for victims. She worked with experts to highlight the challenges of removing harmful content from the internet, reflecting on the emotional toll such abuse takes on individuals. Her efforts underscore the urgent need for legislative action against the creation of explicit deepfakes, as the government is considering new laws to combat this growing issue.