Hugging Face Exposed as Hub for AI Deepfake Nudes in Scathing Forensics Report

An AI Forensics investigation found several publicly available image-editing tools generated non-consensual nude images, prompting calls for stronger platform-level safeguards. (Credit: HuggingFace/YouTube Screenshot)

Researchers found that several AI image tools hosted on Hugging Face can turn ordinary photos into non-consensual nude images using simple prompts, according to a new report from AI Forensics.

The European non-profit organisation tested nine image-editing Spaces on Hugging Face and found seven produced altered nude images after receiving a basic request to remove clothing.