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Daily Mail
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Glamorous TV footy presenter Tiffany Salmond reveals the reason for huge career setback as she struggles to find work after making one simple move
NRL presenter Tiffany Salmond has revealed the reason why she has vanished from footy broadcasts this season, despite starting the season on camera in New Zealand. Salmond has previously worked for New Zealand media outlets RNZ and Sky, while also doing sideline coverage of Warriors NRL matches as a freelancer for Fox Sports and Triple M. She recently shared her horror experience of being the victim of a deepfake AI attack that circulated fake media claiming to be her carrying out explicit acts that never happened. Now viewers are asking why she is not present on NRL broadcasts, despite starting the season in her usual sideline post at Warriors games. Salmond appears to have made the mid-season move from Auckland to Sydney in April, with a post from four weeks ago that included the caption: 'Left the home advantage'. Her profile has also been updated to say 'Kiwi in Sydney'. Now, Salmond has posted an image at the iconic Bondi Icebergs Pool, the historic lap pool located at the south end of Bondi Beach overlooking the ocean. She uploaded the image with the caption: 'My first Sydney winter,' with a white heart emoji. 'Had to come back [to the pool] today.' She also posted an image enjoying the warm Australian sun in a bathing suit. After that, Salmond posted a News Corp snippet sharing the video of her deepfake attack and text that revealed she had moved to Australia but had yet to appear on a Fox League NRL broadcast. 'The ongoing support never goes unnoticed,' she posted. 'It's frustrating when politics gets in the way of doing the work you love. 'But to still feel this much demand and backing from so many is something I never take for granted. Thank you for continuing to stand with me while I keep building what's next.' Speaking to Daily Mail Australia, Salmond said was grateful for the large amount of viewers calling for her return to NRL coverage. 'Since my last on-air role, I've been incredibly grateful - and honestly humbled - by the ongoing public support and the way viewers have continued to call for my return,' she said. 'It's not something I take lightly, and I'm very aware of how rare that kind of genuine audience connection is in this industry. 'While I've always been proud of the work I've delivered, unfortunately, industry politics have played a role in limiting on-air opportunities, as is sometimes the case in this business. 'But I've stayed focused on building what's next, and there are some really exciting opportunities now opening up, particularly in entertainment, as well as in sport as I continue to expand my career here in Australia.' It comes after Salmond previously shared a follower's comment that read: 'It's all true we want Tiff back on the NRL coverage'. 'The comments on that video have meant so much,' she said in a video of herself walking down a Sydney street. 'Even knowing that a sideline role is pretty interchangeable and I barely had much screen time, to still be receiving this kind of support, all this time later, mid season, it's humbling. 'So, thank you. And I'm sure you will be seeing me back on your screens very soon, whatever capacity that may be in.' There has been a flood of support for Salmond on her Instagram account, where she has almost 40,000 followers. 'You are the best in the business. You don't just ask generic questions, cliches and you know what you're talking about and always seem to have a good relationship with whoever you interview. We need more like you reporting on the game,' one follower posted. 'I'm so glad I'm not the only one who's missed you on the NRL coverage,' another posted. 'The comments are because your great at what you do Tiff. Hope you come back soon,' another well-wisher commented.
News.com.au
01-06-2025
- Politics
- News.com.au
‘It was shocking': Popular NRL presenter hits out over bikini AI scandal
Popular NRL presenter Tiffany Salmond has spoken out about the horror of seeing a deepfake AI video of herself performing explicit actions appear online. The popular reporter has quickly become a fan favourite in recent years, largely thanks to her sideline reporting of New Zealand Warriors games as part of Fox League's coverage. She has since moved to Australia but has not as yet appeared on an NRL TV broadcast in 2025, prompting many fans to ask her when she'll be returning to their screens. FOX LEAGUE, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every game of every round in the 2025 NRL Telstra Premiership, LIVE with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited-time offer. But the infatuation with the reporter turned ugly last week with Salmond revealing she had been targeted by a deepfake AI attack, with a recent bikini snap doctored into a fake video of her performing explicit acts uploaded to social media. Speaking out about the act, Salmond said it was both 'surreal' and 'shocking'. 'Felt important to speak up on this. Glad it's opening up a wider conversation,' she said in a video uploaded to Instagram over the weekend. 'I'll be honest, it was shocking. Having the public profile that I do, especially as a woman working in a male-dominated sport, I'm no stranger to having my looks discussed or being the subject of sometimes perverse conversations. You can watch Salmond respond to the AI controversy in the video above 'But this was the first time it went beyond just chatter. 'To actually see photos of myself – ones I had posted confidently on social media – turned into videos where I'm moving and doing explicit actions, was surreal. 'If deepfakes were purely about attraction, we would see women making them about men, but we don't – and it's because in those dynamics, that power imbalance doesn't exist. 'We live in a society where men can't get enough of women's bodies, but it's only when they get a sneaky view that they weren't meant to see.' Salmond was inundated with messages of support from her followers after speaking out. 'Powerful words. Standing with you,' one fan wrote. 'Bravo Tiffany. Strong response. Well said,' another added. While Australian TV personality Gus Worland wrote: 'So so strong!!' Salmond's ordeal comes just weeks after NRLW superstar Jaime Chapman revealed she too had been a victim of a deepfake AI attack. The Titans winger hit out after seeing doctored images of herself swirling around cyberspace, prompting a police investigation. The 23-year-old told her 86,000 Instagram followers that it was not the first time images she shared on social media had been distorted through deepfake AI programs. 'Have a good day to everyone except those who make fake AI photos of other people,' she posted, with a picture of what appeared to be a distorted AI picture. She also added: '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.' Alongside the bikini pic, Chapman wrote: 'AI is scary these days'. Gold Coast later released a statement stating they are working alongside the NRL Integrity Unit and NSW Police to trace the origin of the deepfake AI doctored images. 'Jaime is an incredible role model for not just our club, but for the game as a whole,' Titans CEO Steve Mitchell said in a statement. '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.' What is deepfake AI? Deepfake AI videos are synthetic media created using artificial intelligence, particularly a branch of machine learning called deep learning. These videos convincingly alter or generate footage to make it appear that someone is saying or doing something they never actually did. This is typically achieved by training algorithms on large amounts of video and audio data of a person, allowing the AI to mimic their facial expressions, voice, and mannerisms with startling realism. While the technology has legitimate uses — such as in film production, gaming, or even education — deepfakes are more commonly known for their misuse. They've been used to spread misinformation, impersonate public figures, and create non-consensual explicit content, particularly targeting women. Australian school students are facing the t errifying threat of disturbing fake nude photographs with their faces being circulated online. Cybersafety expert and former police officer Susan McLean said creating sexually explicit, AI-generated images is now as easy as uploading a clothed photo of someone and choosing a pose for an app to then spit out a pornographic image, and it will only become more of a problem. Sending real or fake nude images of people under the age of 18 is a crime, but the harsh reality is, 'there is nothing any person can do to protect themselves from this,' Ms McLean told 'You have to hope that someone doesn't choose you to become a victim; you have to hope that the offender doesn't offend,' she said. Ms McLean said instead of trying to fight the apps that create the content, the focus needs to be on educating young men on respectful and lawful behaviour. 'Victims of this crime need a lot of support and consistent and ongoing support. And it is never their fault whatsoever,' Ms McLean said. 'We've got to do something to change the mindset of young men who believe this is a good idea to do.'
Daily Mail
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Glamorous TV presenter reveals her horror after discovering video showing her doing 'explicit things'
A rugby league television presenter in New Zealand has opened up on the horror of discovering she had become the latest victim of deepfake AI attacks. Tiffany Salmond, a popular NRL sideline reporter known for her coverage of New Zealand Warriors games on Fox League, became the target of a disturbing deepfake AI attack. After posting a bikini photo on Instagram, a manipulated video was created and circulated online within hours. Salmond condemned the act, stating, 'You don't make deepfakes of women you overlook. You make them of women you can't control.' Now she has spoken about the horror she felt when the video emerged. 'Felt important to speak up on this. Glad it's opening up a wider conversation,' she shared on Instagram. 'I'll be honest, it was shocking,' Salmond said. 'Having the public profile that I do, especially as a woman working in a male-dominated sport, I'm no stranger to having my looks discussed or being the subject of sometimes perverse conversations. 'But this was the first time it went beyond just chatter. 'To actually see photos of myself - ones I had posted confidently on social media - turned into videos where I'm moving and doing explicit actions, was surreal. 'If deepfakes were purely about attraction, we would see women making them about men, but we don't - and it's because in those dynamics, that power imbalance doesn't exist. 'We live in a society where men can't get enough of women's bodies, but it's only when they get a sneaky view that they weren't meant to see.' It comes after Gold Coast Titans and New South Wales Blues star Jaime Chapman, 23, was recently targeted by a deepfake AI attack involving manipulated images of her in a bikini circulated online without her consent. Chapman publicly condemned the incident on Instagram, expressing that it was not the first time she had been subjected to such attacks and highlighting the emotional toll it has taken on her. In response, the Gold Coast Titans, alongside the NRL Integrity Unit and NSW Police, have launched an investigation to identify those responsible for creating and distributing the doctored images. The issue of deepfake images and videos has become a global issue. WNBA star Angel Reese has also become a victim, portayed to be committing sexual acts in photos that were AI generated. She debunked any authenticity to the 'crazy and weird' images at the time. 'Creating fake AI pictures of me is crazy and weird AF!' Reese wrote on X. 'Like I know I'm fine & seem to have an appeal to some but I'm literally 21 and yall doing this bs when I would neverrrrrr.' The deepfakes are not isolated to pornographic or salacious images and videos. High profile sport stars including Cristiano Ronaldo, LeBron James, Patrick Mahomes, Lionel Messi and Tiger Woods have also been targeted in videos with them appearing to endorse products, carry out interviews or say things they never really said. But CEO of Crime Stoppers International and Founder of SocialProtect Shane Britten previously told News Corp that women and indigenous athletes were more likely to be subject to online abuse, threats and deepfake content. 'On average, the top level female athletes we've seen will get what we would call a rape threat once a week,' he said.
NZ Herald
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
Kiwi reporter Tiffany Salmond condemns AI deepfake video made from her photos
New Zealand sports reporter Tiffany Salmond has spoken out after discovering an AI-generated deepfake video made using her photos had been circulated online. The 27-year-old freelance journalist, who regularly covers NRL games for Fox Sports and Australian radio network Triple M, shared a bikini-clad photo of herself to social media
Daily Mail
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Tiffany Salmond: Glamorous footy reporter who 'triggered' colleague's relationship break-up reveals the shocking and illegal thing criminals did with her bikini photo
Popular NRL presenter Tiffany Salmond has hit out at criminals online after being targeted in a deepfake photo attack, revealing that it's not the first time it has happened to her. The 27-year-old New Zealand-based sports reporter took to social media on Monday morning to reveal that a photo she had posted to Instagram had been doctored and then shared. 'This morning I posted a photo of myself in a bikini,' Salmond posted on Instagram. 'Within hours a deepfake AI video was reportedly created and circulated. 'It's not the first time this has happened to me, and I know I'm not the only woman in sport this is happening to.' Salmond added: 'You don't make deepfakes of women you overlook. You make them of women you can't control. 'This is what it looks like when a woman commands space, attention and presence. It threatens people. 'But I'm not threatened. I'm not flattered and I'm not going anywhere. 'It's not the first time, and I'm sure it won't be the last.' Salmond's shocking ordeal comes just weeks after NRLW star Jamie Chapman reported a similar incident about individuals doctoring her photos. The 23-year-old also took to Instagram to slam the 'scary' and 'damaging' effect the deepfake images have had on her. 'Have a good day to everyone except those who make fake ai photos of other people,' she wrote. 'AI is scary these days. '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.' NSW Police are now investigating the alleged deepfake images of Champan. In 2024, Salmond reportedly made a phone call to footy reporter Jake Duke that triggered the end of his relationship with Channel Seven presenter Grace Fitzgibbon. It's understood that the call which came in the 'wee hours' of the morning that February, caused a rift between Duke and Fitzgibbon. The pair had been dating for over three years, but the news became apparent that they were parting ways after she published an image on social media of a load of cardboard boxes.
