A woman shares her chilling experience as a deepfake porn victim and calls for stronger laws
Cambridgeshire: A woman named Jodie went through a nightmare when she found out her best friend had created deepfake porn of her. After years of fighting for justice, she’s relieved that the government has finally made this a criminal offense.
Now, anyone caught making these explicit deepfake images could face up to two years in prison. This new law also covers other serious offenses like capturing intimate images without consent.
Back in 2019, Jodie discovered fake videos of herself on dating sites. She was shocked and confused, especially since she had no idea who was behind it. It wasn’t until 2021 that she found out her best friend, Alex Woolf, was the one who did it.
Jodie reported him to the police, and he eventually confessed to multiple counts of distributing offensive messages. But even with the new laws, Jodie worries about how they’ll be enforced. She’s concerned about whether the focus will be on the victim’s consent or the intent of the person posting the images.
She shared how traumatic the experience was, describing it as the ultimate violation. The deepfake images made her feel like her whole world had collapsed. It’s a nightmare that no one should have to face.
Woolf received a suspended sentence, which left Jodie feeling uneasy. Since then, she’s been pushing for tougher penalties against those who create and share deepfakes. She even started a petition that got over 60,000 signatures, urging the government to take stronger action.
Jodie is hopeful that the new laws will help, but she’s still worried about the lack of clarity around enforcement. She believes it’s crucial for the law to focus on consent and to provide support for victims.
She emphasizes that the people who commit these acts aren’t monsters; they could be anyone, even friends or family. It’s a serious issue that needs more attention and action.
