Deep Fake Porn Causes Personal Injury

Whether you love artificial intelligence (AI), hate it, or are afraid of it, it’s worth acknowledging that it is here to stay. For some, the idea that many things will become easier is thrilling– reducing errors, taking over redundant tasks, making data-based predictions, rapidly analyzing data, increasing productivity while cutting costs—these are just some of the many benefits of AI—both projected and already realized in some cases. AI can do everything from writing high school essays to detecting fraud and revolutionizing product development. Conversely, some sinister uses of AI have already created a lot of heartache, among them the use of AI to create deep fake pornography.

Deep Fake Pornography 

Nowadays AI technology can be used to create all kinds of visual content, some of which removes the clothing from pictures taken from, for example, an individual’s Instagram account, and replaces those areas with images of naked body parts. Tyrants began experimenting with this about eight years ago, and within just two years nearly 15,000 pornographic deep fake videos were online. Sometimes sham erotic images are posted using only the faces of real people, which are then tacked onto faux bodies engaged in erotic behavior without their consent. This is often a form of revenge porn or image-based sexual abuse.

Victim Impacts 

The damage to a victim’s reputation, social life, employment opportunities, and psyche can be horrendous. Deepfake porn is a type of sexual violence, and the damage can be both significant and long term. While little to no physical damage occurs to victims of deep fake pornography, there is no doubt that many who discover their faces enmeshed in such imagery experience profound psychological impacts.

A Personal Injury Lawsuit 

What remedy do victims of this type of attack have available to them? Sometimes a personal injury lawsuit can be a way to recover monetary damages following the reckless or negligent actions of another individual.  There are certain issues that must be addressed for a successful suit:

• There must be a perpetrator who caused your injury and is liable for it.
• There must be clear evidence that the defendants had a duty of safety, and their misconduct resulted in real and intentional harm to you, the causation.
• You can request compensation to address issues related to lost wages, therapy costs, pain and suffering, and more, which are referred to as damages.

Steps to Take 

• Your personal injury attorney needs to get to work preparing a persuasive case. That means gathering evidence such as witness statements and documentation that support your claim of injury.
• Furthermore, documentation of the impacts of the defendant’s misconduct on your life will be crucial, including any harassment you’ve suffered, unanswered job applications, and mental health issues and treatments.
• The defendant will need to be put on notice that you are making a claim, and settlement negotiations may begin with the defendant’s insurance company.
• If an acceptable settlement agreement is not reached, the case could then go to court.

Fighting Back 

You’ve been irreparably harmed, and the Baltimore personal injury attorneys at The Law Office of Hasson D. Barnes are here to fight back on your behalf. To discuss the possibilities, schedule a confidential consultation in our Baltimore office today.