Key Takeaways:
- AI-generated influencers are creating fake images and videos on Instagram that appear to show them having sex with celebrities, including LeBron James, iShowSpeed, and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
- These images and videos are not disclosed as AI-generated and are used to funnel users to adult content sites where the AI-generated influencers sell nude images.
- The trend is a latest strategy in the growing business of monetizing AI-generated porn by harvesting attention on Instagram with shocking or salacious content.
- The use of AI-generated content on Instagram violates the platform’s policies, and Meta has been unable or unwilling to reign in this type of content.
- Celebrities are better equipped to take on AI accounts that use their likeness without consent, and some have sent cease-and-desist notices to companies creating AI content featuring them.
Introduction to AI-Generated Influencers
The rise of AI-generated influencers on Instagram has led to a new trend of creating fake images and videos that appear to show them having sex with celebrities. These images and videos are not disclosed as AI-generated and are used to funnel users to adult content sites where the AI-generated influencers sell nude images. This trend is a latest strategy in the growing business of monetizing AI-generated porn by harvesting attention on Instagram with shocking or salacious content. The use of AI-generated content on Instagram violates the platform’s policies, and Meta has been unable or unwilling to reign in this type of content.
The Formula for Success
Most of the Reels in this genre follow a highly specific formula, which includes a still image of an AI-generated influencer next to a celebrity, often in the form of a selfie with both of them looking at the camera. The text on the screen says "How it started." Then, the video briefly cuts to another still image or videos of the AI-generated influencer and the celebrity post-coitus, sweaty, with tussled hair and sometimes smeared makeup. Many of these posts use the same handful of audio clips, which allows users to browse Reels that use the same audio and discover dozens of examples of similar Reels.
Targets of the AI-Generated Influencers
The targets of these AI-generated influencers are often high-profile celebrities, including LeBron James, iShowSpeed, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, and even Venezuela’s president Nicolás Maduro. These accounts don’t care whether it’s believable that these fake women are actually sleeping with celebrities and will include any known person who is likely to earn engagement. The use of these celebrities’ likenesses without their consent is a clear violation of Instagram’s policies and raises concerns about the potential harm that this type of content can cause.
The Business of Monetizing AI-Generated Porn
The business of monetizing AI-generated porn is a growing industry, and the use of AI-generated influencers on Instagram is just one strategy being used to harvest attention and drive traffic to adult content sites. These sites, such as Fanvue, have more permissive policies around AI-generated content and allow users to sell access to nude images and videos. The fact that these accounts are not disclosing their AI-generated nature on Instagram, but are disclosing it on Fanvue, raises questions about the transparency and accountability of these platforms.
Consequences and Implications
The consequences of this trend are far-reaching and have implications for both celebrities and adult content creators. Celebrities are better equipped to take on AI accounts that use their likeness without consent, and some have sent cease-and-desist notices to companies creating AI content featuring them. However, adult content creators may not have the same resources or ability to take action against these AI-generated influencers, which could potentially harm their livelihoods. The use of AI-generated content on Instagram also raises broader questions about the potential for deepfakes and the need for greater regulation and oversight of this type of technology.
Conclusion and Future Directions
In conclusion, the trend of AI-generated influencers creating fake images and videos on Instagram that appear to show them having sex with celebrities is a latest strategy in the growing business of monetizing AI-generated porn. The use of AI-generated content on Instagram violates the platform’s policies, and Meta has been unable or unwilling to reign in this type of content. As this industry continues to evolve, it is likely that we will see new and innovative strategies being used to harvest attention and drive traffic to adult content sites. It is essential that we prioritize transparency, accountability, and regulation in this space to prevent harm to individuals and to ensure that this technology is used in a responsible and ethical manner.
