Even when a video is clearly labeled or recognized as fake, the digital distortion of an individual's likeness can inflict severe emotional distress. For a Japanese idol whose professional brand is deeply tied to a carefully managed public persona, the weaponization of their identity on illicit websites threatens their reputation and commodifies their body against their will. Japan's Changing Legal Landscape

As programs such as Stable Diffusion and Midjourney have grown more advanced, their capacity to create convincing deepfakes has increased exponentially. This democratization of deepfake technology means that individuals with minimal technical expertise can now generate realistic fake content, including non-consensual pornography.

To mitigate the risks associated with deepfakes, we recommend: