https://msucerl.org/cmse101/tags/harassment/Recent content in Harassment on AI and Society CourseHugoen-usThu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://msucerl.org/cmse101/use-cases/7-2-deepfakes-non-consensual-media/Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://msucerl.org/cmse101/use-cases/7-2-deepfakes-non-consensual-media/<h1 id="deepfakes--non-consensual-synthetic-media">Deepfakes &amp; Non-Consensual Synthetic Media</h1> <h2 id="context--systems-architecture">Context &amp; Systems Architecture</h2> <p>The democratization of generative artificial intelligence has led to a rapid proliferation of synthetic media, commonly known as deepfakes. Utilizing generative adversarial networks (GANs) and advanced diffusion models, malicious actors can synthesize high-fidelity video and voice clones using consumer-grade computer hardware. While occasionally deployed for creative satire or cinematic visual effects, the primary operational manifestation of this technology has been weaponized as a vector for targeted harassment, political disinformation, and non-consensual sexual violence.</p>