Celebrity accounts reveal distinctive victim-blaming in deepfake sexual abuse

Researchers analyzed public statements from celebrities targeted by deepfake sexual abuse. The study found victims face distinctive victim-blaming myths and risk fresh harassment when speaking out publicly. Current reporting frameworks force targets to spend substantial effort documenting abuse with little legal accountability.

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