How AI Image Manipulation Impacts Digital Consent in the Modern Internet
I’ve been thinking a lot about how AI image manipulation is changing the idea of consent online. A few months ago someone in a private group shared an altered image of a classmate, and even though it was “just AI”, it felt really wrong. The person in the image never agreed to it, and once it’s online, it spreads fast. I’m curious how others here see this. Do we need clearer rules, or is this more about personal responsibility and digital literacy?
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This topic hits close to home for me too. I work in digital marketing, and we’ve already had to update internal policies because AI tools are becoming so easy to access. What worries me most isn’t just the tech itself, but how casually people use it without thinking through consent. Tools that manipulate images, including things like undressing or body alteration AI, blur lines for a lot of users who think “it’s not real, so it’s fine.” I looked into platforms like https://clothoff.ai/
mainly to understand how they present themselves and what safeguards they claim to have. From what I’ve seen, the tech moves much faster than social norms or laws. My practical takeaway: never upload images of real people unless you have explicit permission, even if the platform allows it. Also, forums and workplaces should talk about this openly, not just ban tools quietly. Silence creates more misuse, not less.