Social media direct users to cheap nudify deepfake sites
Originally published Jul 14, 2026
By Ej Dickson · Wired — AI
AI-generated summary based on Wired — AI · Aggregated by OffScreenSpace · Human-reviewed and approved on Jul 14, 2026
Key points
- Study finds social platforms refer users to nudify deepfake services.
- Nonconsensual explicit deepfakes can be produced for as little as $1 each.
- These referrals create an inexpensive route for harmful AI content.
A recent study reports that major social platforms are linking users to services where nonconsensual, sexually explicit deepfakes can be generated. These sites charge as little as one dollar per image, making the creation of such content inexpensive and easily accessible. The finding highlights a concerning pathway through which harmful AI-generated media spreads via popular online networks.
Read the original story: Wired — AI — by Ej Dickson