Archive · 18 Jan 2026
AI Nudes Harm Creators and Society
People are using AI chatbots to create sexualized images of others without their consent.
This harms the people in the images and also the people creating them.
It can make it harder for them to have real relationships because they are not learning important skills like communication and compromise.
The article says we need to warn people about these harms to stop them from using this technology in harmful ways.
AI chatbots like Grok are being used to create sexualized images of celebrities and non-public figures, including minors.
This causes reputational damage and psychological distress to the victims, primarily women.
The technology also harms the creators by making it harder for them to form real relationships.
AI-generated pornographic deepfakes can negatively influence sexual behavior and erode relationship bonds.
The article argues for a stronger deterrent by highlighting the self-inflicted costs and the erosion of relationship skills.
- Who
- AI chatbot users and the individuals whose images are used without consent
- What
- The creation and use of AI-generated pornographic deepfakes
- When
- Currently, as AI technology becomes more accessible
- Where
- Online platforms like X (formerly Twitter) with AI chatbots
- Why
- To explore the damage caused by AI-generated pornographic deepfakes and the need for deterrents
- Technology
- AI chatbots like Grok
- Impact
- Psychological distress, reputational damage, and erosion of relationship skills
- Target
- Primarily women, including celebrities and minors
- Concern
- AI-generated pornographic deepfakes can negatively influence sexual behavior and relationships
- Author
- Sarah Gundle, PsyD
