The phrase describes digital tools or software applications, typically found online, that leverage artificial intelligence to algorithmically alter or remove clothing from images. These tools are often presented as accessible without cost to the user. For example, an individual might upload a photograph to one of these platforms, and the AI attempts to generate a modified image where clothing appears to be absent.
The apparent ease of access and cost-free nature of such technologies raises significant ethical and societal concerns. The potential for misuse is considerable, encompassing the creation of non-consensual intimate imagery, fueling online harassment and abuse, and contributing to the proliferation of deepfakes. Historically, image manipulation has required specialized skills and software; however, AI is lowering the barrier to entry, increasing the scale and speed at which such alterations can occur.
