For Exposing China’s Repression, Women Are Targeted With Deepfake AI Porn
The article examines how women who expose alleged Chinese government repression and human rights abuses are increasingly being targeted by online intimidation campaigns, including AI generated deepfake pornography, harassment, and disinformation. Several activists and researchers say these tactics are designed to damage their credibility, discourage their work, and silence criticism of Beijing. Experts cited in the report describe the campaigns as part of a broader pattern of transnational repression, where critics of the Chinese government face threats and harassment beyond China’s borders. The article highlights concerns about the growing use of artificial intelligence tools to create convincing fake content and the challenges governments and technology platforms face in protecting victims from such attacks.
