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‘Euphoria’ star Jacob Elordi targeted in sexually explicit X deepfakes allegedly featuring minor’s body

Posts containing the deepfake were viewed more than 3 million times in one day. The creator featured in the original video said it was taken when he was 17.

Posts on X, formerly Twitter, containing the deepfake video of Elordi were viewed more than 3 million times starting late Monday, according to a search by NBC News. Deepfakes generally refer to deceptive digital media that is either generated or altered using artificial intelligence or technology that can produce a similar result. While nonconsensual sexually explicit deepfakes overwhelmingly feature the faces of prominent women, as well as teenage girls, male celebrities like Elordi have also been depicted in such material.

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