21-year-old Ukrainian YouTube blogger Olga Loiek recently discovered that someone has used AI to clone her, and these cloned images are being misused online. The cloners not only used AI technology to produce a large number of videos but also claimed that the characters in these videos are Russian, which is clearly false.
Shockingly, the number of these cloned videos has reached 4,900 or even more, indicating the scale of the abuse. Olga's image has been cloned into various variants, not only infringing on her personal image rights but also potentially misleading the public.
Particularly concerning is that these videos are being used on social platforms in China such as Douyin and Xiaohongshu to spread false information. These cloned videos attract traffic to be used for advertising or selling goods, not only infringing on Olga's rights but also potentially involving fraudulent activities.
Fortunately, after Olga Loiek filed a complaint, the company using her image has removed the relevant images. This incident highlights the risks and potential for abuse associated with AI technology in cloning personal images and also reminds the public to remain vigilant when using social media to avoid being deceived by false information.
This case has also sparked discussions about the legal and ethical issues of AI technology use, especially in protecting personal privacy and image rights. As AI technology advances, ensuring that it is used for legitimate purposes and preventing its abuse is a challenge we need to collectively face.