AI-enhanced deepfake technology is fueling a surge in non-consensual sexualized images of women in the United States, rapidly shared and viewed by millions online. Victims wake to find manipulated images of themselves spread extensively, triggering relentless online abuse and social stigma. This abuse affects a wide demographic, primarily women and girls, who suffer both online harassment and offline reputational damage. The quick viral spread leaves survivors vulnerable to ongoing trauma, often without timely intervention from social media platforms. Despite growing awareness, current legal frameworks and platform policies struggle to keep pace with the technology, resulting in slow takedown processes and... [Continue Reading]