35,000 AI Deepfake Models Found Online – The Shocking Rise of Non-Consensual Porn
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Mitchell, Gareth and Boddington, Ghislaine 
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0448-579X
(2025)
35,000 AI Deepfake Models Found Online – The Shocking Rise of Non-Consensual Porn.
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Abstract
The Disturbing Reality of AI-Generated AbuseA new study reveals nearly 35,000 publicly downloadable AI models capable of generating deepfake pornography—often targeting women and celebrities. These "model variants" can be tweaked to create millions of non-consensual intimate images, fuelling a growing crisis in digital exploitation. Researchers identified 35,000 deepfake model variants in public repositories, with each model being used to generate countless AI-generated explicit images of real people. While 35,000 models may seem small compared to the vast internet, each one represents a potential weapon for harassment. Experts warn that without stricter regulation, deepfake abuse could spiral further out of control. The study was led by Will Hawkins from the Oxford Internet Institute. He joins Gareth and Ghislaine on the show.
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The programme is presented by Gareth Mitchell and the studio expert is Ghislaine Boddington.
| Item Type: | Audio |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | AI, deepfake |
| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science |
| Faculty / School / Research Centre / Research Group: | Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Design and Creative Industries |
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| Last Modified: | 09 Dec 2025 08:54 |
| URI: | https://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/51914 |
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