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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Deepfake nudes outpace Wisconsin law; children and adults at risk
The Brief Generative AI websites are making it easy for children and adults to digitally undress friends, classmates and colleagues. So-called 'deepfake nudes' of children are already banned in 38 states, including Wisconsin. Pending legislation in Wisconsin would make it a felony to share or publish deepfake nudes of adults, too. BAYSIDE, Wis. - A new online threat is putting Wisconsinites at risk of sexual exploitation. Apps and websites are using artificial intelligence to turn innocent photos into so-called deepfake nudes. What we know Dozens of mobile apps and websites are cashing in on the power of generative-AI to turn innocent photographs of identifiable, real people, into computer-generated nudity. In some cases, the sites are churning out images of graphic, simulated sexual acts. "They're unbelievably realistic," says Michael Zimmer, professor of Computer Science and Director of the Marquette University Center for Data, Ethics and Society. "It's kind of an arms race. A lot of the app stores have been trying to remove these platforms, but the websites still exist." FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android For decades, Zimmer said, photo-editing software has made it possible for the tech-savvy to manipulate images in sexually-inappropriate ways. But artificial intelligence has made it faster, easier and more accessible, even to those with little to no technological skills. "The realism, the instant ability to do this. You don't have to have your computer run all night to do this. It happens with just the click of a button," Zimmer said. The backstory To show just how easy it is to do without harming an actual person, FOX6 Investigators photographed a mannequin. We then uploaded the image to a so-called "AI nudify" site and asked it to undress the image. The result was so realistic that we had to use black bars to censor it for use in a news story. We are intentionally not naming the site we used, but one AI-tracking website claims the 15 most popular sites have more than 56 million active users combined. What they're saying When Elliston Berry was 14, she said 2,400 classmates in her Texas High School saw images of her nude body. "It was really embarrassing and shameful," Berry said, "Especially because I [was] just a freshman and everyone is seeing these intimate images of me." Only, it wasn't really her. A classmate had taken a fully-clothed photo of Berry and removed her clothing with an AI-undressing app."My innocence was stripped away," Berry said. Local perspective The same thing happened to a pair of 13-year-old girls in Milwaukee's north shore. The girls were students at Maple Dale school, a K-8 grade school in Fox Point. According to a search warrant affidavit filed in October 2024 by Bayside Police, a 13-year-old male student took photos of two female classmates posted online and used AI to undress them. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News The original pictures were posted to Instagram. One was a selfie taken in a restroom. The other, a photograph of the girl's batmitzvah. In both images, the girls were properly clothed. The computer-generated images made them appear to be nude. The boy shared the photos with another boy on Snapchat. By the numbers While many adults are just beginning to learn about the new technology, researchers say there's a good chance your children already know. "Yeah, there's a very good chance, unfortunately," said Melissa Stroebel, Vice President of Research and Insights for Thorn, a non-profit dedicated to online safety. Thorn surveyed more than 1,200 teens and young adults, ages 13-20. They found one in eight already knew someone who had been victimized by an intimate deepfake. And one in 17 said they had personally been victims. "That's the size of a high school classroom," Stroebel said, adding that often, children who create or share synthetic nudes may simply be curious. "It was somebody they had a crush on, and they thought that this was an acceptable way to explore that crush." Or they may be acting out of revenge for an ex. "Because they didn't appreciate the genuine harm and risk," Stroebel said. While the survey aimed to quantify the problem, some experts say the cases we know about are the tip of the iceberg. Why you should care "I think a lot of these cases go unreported," said Erin Karshen, an Assistant District Attorney in Milwaukee County who prosecutes sensitive crimes. While Wisconsin law does consider AI-generated images of children to constitute illegal child pornography, adults are another story. "There just isn't a great fit for it in the law right now because it's such a new technology that we hadn't seen before," Karshen said. According to the consumer rights non-profit, Public Citizen, 38 states, including Wisconsin, have new laws that prohibit intimate deepfakes of children. But Wisconsin is among just four of those states that do not provide similar protection for adults. "Current law does not take into account deepfake technology," said State Representative Brent Jacobson, a Republican from Mosinee. Jacobson is teaming up with State Senator Andre Jacque, a Republican from New Franken, on a bill that would treat intimate deepfakes of adults the same as a real nude image. The bill would make it a felony to post, publish or otherwise share a synthetic nude image of an identifiable person, without that person's consent, if the intent is to harass or intimidate the person depicted. "The message of this legislation is clear," Jacque said. "Don't do it." The other side The bill unanimously passed the State Senate, but in the Assembly, Representative Darrin Madison raised concerns. "Can it be legally circulated, maybe as a joke?" Rep. Madison asked in a public hearing. "Or maybe for educational purposes." The Milwaukee Democrat did not respond to FOX6's request for an interview, but in the hearing he worried about the impact the law could have on urban youth. "Young people being funneled into our criminal justice system, ending up as sex offenders for life and so on," Madison said. "There's arguments to say this is speech," said Zimmer. "That I should have the ability to create things on my computer in the privacy of my home without the government interfering." "Artistic freedom," said FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn. "Artistic freedom," Zimmer said. Stroebel said there's nothing funny about it. "Creating a deepfake nude is not a joke. It is not harmless," Strobel said. In other words, when it comes to psychological harm caused by computer-generated nudity, there's nothing artifical about it. What's next It's already a felony in Wisconsin to take a naked picture of a person without their consent. Senator Jacque's bill would expand that law to deepfakes. However, before the bill passed the Senate, lawmakers added two amendments. One makes it a crime only if the person posting the image knows the person depicted did not give consent. The other makes the deepfake a crime only if the image is so realistic that a reasonable person would believe the conduct actually happened. The bill, as amended, passed the senate unanimously, 33-0. It now awaits action in the state Assembly.
Daily Mail
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Heartbreaking detail in Georgia Love and Lee Elliot's real estate pictures as former couple put their marital home up for sale
Georgia Love and Lee Elliot are selling the Melbourne home they once shared as a married couple. The pair, who met on the 2016 season of The Bachelorette and married in 2021, have listed their spacious Hampton East townhouse for between $1.5 million and $1.58 million. And some details in the online listing feature some flashbacks from happier times. A picture of the living room includes a framed family photo of Georgia and Lee dancing and smiling at each other - a reminder of their time as a couple. Another photo of the study features a neon sign that says 'All You Need Is Love'. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. T he pair's marital home in Melbourne will go under the hammer later this month. The former couple, who announced their split in February, paid an estimated $1.35million for the chic ultra-modern two-storey townhouse in 2021. Located 17km from the CBD in the upmarket Bayside area, the property boasts a thoughtful open-plan layout and an al fresco dining area with a BBQ kitchen. They flaunted their original purchase of the property back in October 2021 on social media. Georgia and Lee shared a series of pictures showing them standing in front of their new home, with a 'sold' sign in the background. The news of the sale of the home comes after the pair, who were married for four years, announced their breakup five months ago. The broke the news of their separation with identical posts on Instagram in February. 'After nine wonderful years together, including four as husband and wife, [we] have made the incredibly difficult decision to lovingly part ways,' they wrote. A picture of the living room includes a framed family photo of Georgia and Lee smiling happily together - a reminder of their time as a couple 'Our relationship has been so special and we will always cherish the memories, love, and laughter we've shared. 'There is no drama, no bad blood. Just two people who have grown in different directions while still holding deep respect and care for each other.' Georgia and Lee had fuelled rumours they had split for some time ago before eventually confirming their breakup. The pair spent Christmas apart with their respective families before Georgia jetted off to New York City for a holiday without Lee. They were also both spotted without their wedding bands, which led to a wave of speculation online suggesting they had ended their relationship. The pair met and fell in love on the 2016 season of The Bachelorette, which saw Georgia, a former TV news reporter, choose tradie Lee as her winning suitor. They married in 2021 at the Frogmore Creek Winery outside Hobart and the following year they moved into their townhouse, which is now set to got to auction on June 21.
Daily Mail
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Georgia Love and her estranged husband Lee Elliot put their $1.5million Melbourne home on the market
Georgia Love and Lee Elliot are set to put their marital home in Melbourne under the hammer later this month. The high-profile pair, who first met on the 2016 season of The Bachelorette before announcing their split earlier this year, have listed the spacious Hampton East pad with a price range of $1.5million to $1.58million. Love and Elliot, who announced their split in February, paid an estimated $1.35million for the chic ultra-modern two-storey townhouse in 2021. Located 17km from the CBD in the upmarket Bayside area, the property boasts a thoughtful open-plan layout and an al fresco dining area with a BBQ kitchen. Highlights include a main bedroom with a private balcony, a fitted dressing room, and a dual vanity ensuite. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Design features include double-glazed windows and doors, Caesarstone benchtops, Tasmanian oak flooring, hydronic heating, and reverse-cycle air conditioning. Love and Elliot flaunted their original purchase of the property back in October 2021 on social media after it was listed for sale between $1.3million and $1.35million. They shared a series of pictures showing them standing in front of their new home, with a 'sold' sign in the background. The news of the sale of the home comes after Love and Elliot, who were married for four years, announced their breakup five months ago. The couple broke the news of their separation with identical posts on Instagram in February. 'After nine wonderful years together, including four as husband and wife, [we] have made the incredibly difficult decision to lovingly part ways,' they wrote. 'Our relationship has been so special and we will always cherish the memories, love, and laughter we've shared. 'There is no drama, no bad blood. Just two people who have grown in different directions while still holding deep respect and care for each other. 'We remain friends and we'd really appreciate our privacy as we navigate this next stage. Thank you.' Georgia and Lee had fuelled rumours they had split for some time as it had been more than four months since they were seen together. The pair spent Christmas apart with their respective families before Georgia jetted off to New York City for a holiday without Lee. They were also both spotted without their wedding bands, which led to a wave of speculation online suggesting they had ended their relationship. The pair met and fell in love on the 2016 season of The Bachelorette, which saw Georgia, a former TV news reporter, choose tradie Lee as her winning suitor. They married in 2021 at the Frogmore Creek Winery outside Hobart, followed by an outdoor reception at the Shene Distillery. The lovebirds had been due to marry in Italy the year prior, but were forced to cancel due to Covid travel restrictions. The following year, they moved into their townhouse in Hampton East which is now set to got to auction on June 21.
News.com.au
15-05-2025
- News.com.au
Woman charged after allegedly making bomb hoaxes to childcare centres
A woman has been charged following an investigation into multiple bomb hoax threats sent to childcare centres and a primary school in Brisbane's Bayside region. In the early hours of Thursday morning, five separate threatening messages were sent to childcare centres and a primary school. A police investigation determined the alleged threats were unsubstantiated and there was no real risk to any children or the community. Later the same day, detectives from the Bayside Criminal Investigation Branch charged a 50-year-old Cleveland woman with five counts of making a bomb hoax. Police will allege the woman was not known to or connected with the centres or school. The woman will appear at the Cleveland Magistrate's Court on June 5. Police have asked anyone with information to contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form at or call 131 444.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
2025 Nissan Z Brings Back My Beloved Bayside Blue
The new Nissan Z is a sharp-looking car, with visual homages to the 240Z and 300ZX that feel targeted at Me Specifically, but it's always felt like it's missing something in the design department. As it turns out, the car was only missing a color — a color that Nissan has finally added to the lineup for 2025. Bayside Blue is back, and its addition makes the Nissan Z a car that I would actually want to own. Bayside Blue is one of those distinctive car colors that's far more recognizable than you might expect. Sure, it may seem like just one of many blues, but this one adorned the vaunted R34 Skyline GT-R, one of the coolest vehicles to grace the roads of this Earth. A bayside blue GT-R is a more interesting sight than any supercar, and a Bayside Blue Z inherits some of that appeal. Not all of it, to be sure, but enough. Read more: 2024 Acura TLX Type S Is A Different Kind Of AWD Sport Sedan The Bayside Blue on the Z looks a bit darker than the R34's variant, though it's also possible the change is just from the photography. Clearly, we need to get one of each next to each other to compare. If you happen to have both on hand, and live in Brooklyn, let me know. I definitely just want to compare the colors, not to hoon the absolute life out of an R34 GT-R. That's not what I'm looking to do at all. You can trust me. Bayside blue isn't live on Nissan's configurator yet, so it's not yet clear how much the color will cost to add to your car. Colors for the current Z range from $895 to $1,695, and the existing two-tone Seiran Blue TriCoat finish sits in the middle at $1,295. Maybe the simplification to one single color, rather than the blacked-out roof of the Seiran Blue, will make Bayside cheaper. Almost certainly not, due to Bayside's heritage, but we can dream. Want more like this? Join the Jalopnik newsletter to get the latest auto news sent straight to your inbox... Read the original article on Jalopnik.
