In a bold and unprecedented move, New Zealand MP Laura McClure stood before Parliament holding a censored deepfake image of herself, generated entirely by AI. Her aim was to demonstrate just how disturbingly easy it is to create fake, explicit content using publicly available tools. The deepfake was fabricated in under five minutes without her consent, shedding light on a growing digital threat that disproportionately targets women and public figures.
McClure’s action sparked urgent calls for legislative reform. She urged Parliament to classify deepfake pornography as a form of image-based sexual abuse, demanding it be treated with the same severity as the non-consensual sharing of real intimate photos. Her emotional testimony highlighted the psychological trauma such fabrications can inflict—even when the images aren't real. With AI capabilities growing rapidly, McClure's stand could mark a turning point in how nations respond to the darker side of synthetic media.
#DeepfakeAwareness #DigitalSafety #AIethics #CyberHarassment
#WomenInPoliticsIn a bold and unprecedented move, New Zealand MP Laura McClure stood before Parliament holding a censored deepfake image of herself, generated entirely by AI. Her aim was to demonstrate just how disturbingly easy it is to create fake, explicit content using publicly available tools. The deepfake was fabricated in under five minutes without her consent, shedding light on a growing digital threat that disproportionately targets women and public figures.
McClure’s action sparked urgent calls for legislative reform. She urged Parliament to classify deepfake pornography as a form of image-based sexual abuse, demanding it be treated with the same severity as the non-consensual sharing of real intimate photos. Her emotional testimony highlighted the psychological trauma such fabrications can inflict—even when the images aren't real. With AI capabilities growing rapidly, McClure's stand could mark a turning point in how nations respond to the darker side of synthetic media.
#DeepfakeAwareness #DigitalSafety #AIethics #CyberHarassment
#WomenInPolitics
