4chan's 'Wizards' Create Non-Consensual Deepfake Imagery, Fueled by Misogyny

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Research reveals 4chan's role in creating non-consensual deepfake imagery, driven by misogynistic communities where 'wizards' manipulate images of mostly women for explicit content, often at the request of others, highlighting a systemic online abuse issue.

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