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AI generated CSAM is not a solution for deterring Child sexual assualt or reducing CSAM content. (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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It seems crazy to me but ive seen this concept floated on several different post. There seems to be a number of users here that think there is some way AI generated CSAM will reduce Real life child victims.

Like the comments on this post here.

https://sh.itjust.works/post/6220815

I find this argument crazy. I don't even know where to begin to talk about how many ways this will go wrong.

My views ( which are apprently not based in fact) are that AI CSAM is not really that different than "Actual" CSAM. It will still cause harm when viewing. And is still based in the further victimization of the children involved.

Further the ( ridiculous) idea that making it legal will some how reduce the number of predators by giving predators an outlet that doesnt involve real living victims, completely ignores the reality of the how AI Content is created.

Some have compared pedophilia and child sexual assault to a drug addiction. Which is dubious at best. And pretty offensive imo.

Using drugs has no inherent victim. And it is not predatory.

I could go on but im not an expert or a social worker of any kind.

Can anyone link me articles talking about this?

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Adults can consent. Children cannot. Big difference.

[–] mindbleach 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Adults can also be raped, and there's plenty of porn depicting that.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yes, but adults can actually consent to being in such scenes and there are laws in place that are aimed to prevent actual rape occurring (whether or not these laws are effective or effectively enforced isn't the question and there's probably a lot to be done there still to ensure the safety of actresses and actors). Actual crimes in that way should be prosecuted and aren't okay either. A depiction of CSAM cannot depict any legal scenario at all, ever, because children are incapable of consent. Having depictions that help normalize or suggest that it is okay, is harmful.

[–] mindbleach 1 points 1 year ago

"Protecting actors" is real life, not a matter of what's being depicted.

Does pornography depicting rape cause harm?