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Pop star Taylor Swift is reportedly considering taking legal action over graphic, A.I.-generated images of her that went viral on social media.
The photos feature Swift in various states of undress and uncompromising, often sexual positions while at a Kansas City Chiefs game.
According to a new report from The Daily Mail, the 34-year-old megastar is so “furious” about the images that a lawsuit is being considered.
“Whether or not legal action will be taken is being decided, but there is one thing that is clear: These fake, AI-generated images are abusive, offensive, exploitative and done without Taylor’s consent and/or knowledge,” an alleged insider told The Daily Mail, saying that Swift, along with her family and friends, are “furious.”
“The Twitter account that posted them does not exist anymore. It is shocking that the social media platform even let them be up to begin with.”
At this time, Swift has yet to personally address the image, which resulted in the phrase “Protest Taylor Swift” trending on Twitter.
“I hope there’s a place in hell specially reserved for people who think making explicit photos of women is ok and acceptable. I hope that hell is scary and torturous,” one of Swift’s fans tweeted.
The images of Swift circulated online just days after the Kansas City Chiefs win over the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Divisional round.
Swift has been in attendance at both of the Chiefs’ playoff games this season due to her relationship with Travis Kelce and is set to be in attendance at the AFC Championship against the Ravens, too.
Reports of Swift considering legal action to protect herself from A.I. comes the same week that George Carlin’s estate sued the podcast that used A.I. to create a Carlin standup special.
If Swift did bring about a lawsuit, it would represent a landmark moment in the history of A.I. and the right people have to be protected from it.