Software applications employing artificial intelligence to digitally alter images, giving the illusion of nudity by removing depicted clothing, have emerged. These applications function by using algorithms trained on vast datasets of images, enabling them to generate plausible estimations of the human body under clothing. The output is a manipulated image intended to appear as though the subject is unclothed.
The creation and dissemination of these applications raise significant ethical and legal concerns. The generation of such imagery can lead to violations of privacy, potentially causing emotional distress and reputational damage to the individuals depicted. Historically, the unauthorized manipulation and distribution of personal images has been a source of considerable harm, prompting legal frameworks aimed at preventing such abuses.
