A disturbing network of Instagram accounts is employing AI technology to steal content from genuine creators, deepfaking their faces to portray individuals with Down syndrome. 404 Media's investigation highlights how these accounts, connected by common bios and monetization links, have evolved from a small number to a full-grown industry. This practice now includes niche accounts catering to various fetishes, enabling non-consensual fetishization of fake disabled individuals on a platform that fails to address rampant content theft. Notably, major accounts like Maria Dopari exploit this trend, raising ethical concerns.
A network of Instagram accounts is utilizing AI to infringe on creators' content by deepfaking faces to represent Down syndrome, amplifying content theft and fetishization.
This practice has quickly evolved from a few accounts into a burgeoning industry, with specialized tools, advertising strategies, and influencers selling courses to create fake influencers.
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