Summarize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs Vicky Pattison has created her own deepfake porn video for her new Channel 4 documentary My Deepfake Sex Tape. In the new series, which will air next week, the former Geordie Shore star, 37, has fully immersed herself into the world to properly understand the violation of image-based abuse. Deepfake porn is the latest in a long line of methods of sexual abuse of women online and Vicky has now got involved in this rapidly evolving violation of privacy. Vicky has directed and produced the deepfake porn footage of herself and will release the video on social media to understand the way the content spreads online and how these images and videos are taken down. In her own video, to ensure that the production of it is fully consensual, her likeness in the video is portrayed by an actor, with AI technology used to insert Vicky’s face.Vicky Pattison said: ‘I am hugely passionate about women’s issues, and have found myself increasingly disturbed by how prevalent the problem of deepfake porn is becoming. Vicky Pattison has taken matters into her own hands by creating her own deepfake porn video for her new Channel 4 documentary My Deepfake Sex Tape In the new series, which will air next week, the former Geordie Shore star, 37, has fully immersed herself into the world to properly understand the depth of shock and violation of image-based abuse’This is just the latest trend in the abuse of women and having met some of the inspirational women who have put their lives back together after being victims of sexually explicit deepfake abuse, I feel more strongly than ever that we need to stand with these women and continue to put pressure on the greater powers within the government to catch up with the speed at which this technology is advancing.’She continued: ‘As part of the documentary, I have made the challenging decision to release my own deepfake sex tape online, which I directed and produced with actors to ensure the process was fully consensual from start to finish. ‘I wrestled with this decision for a long time, mulling over the permanence of it, and ultimately coming to accept the fact that this content may live online forever. ‘Whilst I know this doesn’t compare to the distress and horror actual victims feel when they discover this content of themselves, I hope it will give some insight into what they go through.’I want this documentary to bring attention to the imbalance of power and encourage society, lawmakers, and tech companies to provide stronger protections and support for those who are affected. ‘My goal is to foster empathy and drive action and to contribute to a larger movement for justice and change, so victims feel supported, understood, and empowered to reclaim their voices and control.’It comes as the UK Government recently announcing plans to criminalise the creation of sexually explicit deepfakes. A Channel 4 News investigation from 2024 found that nearly 4000 celebrities have been victim of deepfake pornography. But this problem does not just affect famous people, Vicky will also meet and speak to women not in the public eye, who have found themselves subject to image-based abuse. These women are often targeted by friends, family and those closest to them. Deepfake porn is the latest in a long line of methods of sexual abuse of women online and Vicky has now got involved in this rapidly evolving violation of privacy Vicky has directed and produced the deepfake porn footage of herself and will release the video on social media to understand the way the content spreads and how these images and videos are taken down In her own video, to ensure that the production of it is fully consensual, her likeness in the video is portrayed by an actor, with AI technology used to insert Vicky’s facePhil Mount, creative director at Potato said of the documentary: ‘We are immensely privileged to be a part of telling this brave and harrowing exploration of the darker side of technological advancement. ‘Artificial intelligence is evolving at an unprecedented pace, bringing both groundbreaking opportunities and, at times, deeply troubling consequences. ‘Vicky Pattison and the courageous participants who have lent their voices to this project have been instrumental in shining a light on an increasingly topical subject. ‘We hope this documentary not only educates but sparks meaningful dialogue about the ethical challenges posed in this modern era.’Vicky Pattison: My Deepfake Sex Tape will be available to watch and stream on Channel 4 at 10pm on Tuesday 28thJanuary
