Gold Coast Titans, Jaime Chapman working with NSW Police over deepfake AI images of NRLW star
The Gold Coast Titans are supporting NRLW star Jaime Chapman after she spoke out about fake AI images of her being posted on the internet.
Chapman is set to line up on the wing against Queensland as NSW tries to secure the Women's State of Origin shield at Sydney Football Stadium on Thursday.
But the 23-year-old was rocked in the lead-up by deepfake images being spread online.
"Have good day to everyone except those who make fake AI photos of other people. All love," she wrote on her Instagram stories on Sunday.
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"Next time, think of how damaging this can be to someone and their loved ones.
"This has happened a few times now and it needs to stop."
Chapman and the Titans are currently working with the NRL integrity unit and NSW Police to try to find who was behind the "production and distribution of malicious fake images".
"Jaime is an incredible role model for not just our club, but for the game as a whole," Titans chief executive Steve Mitchell said.
"Not only is she a star on the field with the Titans and the Blues, but her continued work in the community is exemplary as she continues to inspire young girls of all ages on and off the field.
"It's hugely disappointing to see her victimised in this way and we will continue to support Jaime and work with the NRL and authorities on this matter.
"We will always stand up to online bullying and the creation of such defamatory false content that Jaime has been subjected to, and I wholeheartedly join with her in condemning those who have produced such vile material."
Chapman is one of the best players in the women's league, dominating with her speed and power at centre, wing or fullback.
She scored three tries in a losing Titans effort in the 2023 grand final but had a surprisingly quiet Origin I in Brisbane two weeks ago after lighting up last year's series with two sensational long-range tries.
She and her Sky Blues teammates will be looking to lock up the shield with a victory at the SFS on Thursday night after winning the series opener 32-12 at Lang Park.
Game III will be played at Hunter Stadium in Newcastle on Thursday, May 29.
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