Liz Truss, Kate Middleton & Greta Thunberg victims of Deepfake Porn

Former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss, the Princess of Wales Kate Middleton and world-renowned environmental activist Greta Thunberg, were among the latest victims of Deepfake Porn in 2022.

At the time we investigated the issue, the “Liz Truss – Anal Sex Farewell” video has already racked up 1400 views. It had only been posted at 1pm the day before.

Another Deepfake video, also created by the same UK creator known as Gib-Fakes titled “Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, Cosplaying as Princess Peach”, had almost 7000 views. This had been created around the time of the passing of Queen Elizabeth in September 2022.

The Abuser

The creator of the videos Gib-Fakes at the time accepted donations on a Deepfake pornographic platform. They also had a page on Fan-Topia where you can pay $25 to subscribe and access over 200 other Deepfake sexual image based abuse videos of other women.

Those included other well known celebrities such as Emma Watson, Jennifer Connolly and Scarlet Johansson, and many more. It is quite incredible to think individuals are openly making money directly from the generation and sharing of imaged based sexual abuse videos of women.

Deepfake Porn

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has unleashed a disturbing new form of digital abuse: deepfake pornography. High-profile figures such as former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss, the Princess of Wales Kate Middleton, and environmental activist Greta Thunberg have become targets of non-consensual deepfake content, which manipulates innocent images to create explicit material.

This issue extends far beyond celebrities, impacting ordinary individuals, including children, with severe psychological and societal consequences. Drawing on 2025 academic research and authoritative platforms in child and adult protection, this article explores the proliferation of deepfake porn, its devastating effects, the lack of parental awareness, and global regulatory efforts to combat this crisis, as highlighted by organizations like Children of the Digital Age.

The Rise of Deepfake Pornography

Deepfake technology uses AI to create or alter visual and audio content, producing highly realistic yet synthetic pornographic material. A 2025 study by Monash University warns that “highly realistic yet entirely synthetic child sexual abuse material (CSAM) can now be created without direct victim involvement, making detection significantly harder and normalizing exploitative content in dangerous ways” (Monash University, 2025). Tools like FaceMagic, accessible on Google Play and Apple’s App Store to users as young as 12, have democratized deepfake creation, fueling the spread of non-consensual content (BBC, 2025).

The scale of this issue is alarming. Research indicates that 98% of deepfake videos online are pornographic, with 99% targeting women and girls, highlighting a deeply gendered form of abuse (Monash University, 2025). Platforms hosting deepfake porn, such as the now-defunct MrDeepFakes, which shut down in May 2025, have seen significant traffic, often monetizing through subscriptions and ads (NPR, 2025). Specific cases, such as a deepfake video titled “Liz Truss – Anal Sex Farewell” (1,400 views) and another featuring Kate Middleton as Princess Peach (7,000 views), illustrate the brazen targeting of public figures (Children of the Digital Age, 2021).

Impact on Victims: Psychological and Social Consequences

The psychological toll on victims of deepfake pornography is profound. The American Academy of Paediatrics notes that exposure to synthetic sexual images can cause humiliation, fear, embarrassment, and long-term trauma, particularly in children (American Academy of Paediatrics, 2025). Emma Pickering from Refuge, a UK domestic abuse organization, emphasizes that “these types of fake images can harm a person’s health and well-being by causing psychological trauma” (New York State Bar Association, 2025).

Children are particularly vulnerable. A 2025 survey by Incogni and the National Organization for Women found that 2% of women experiencing online abuse have been impacted by deepfakes, with schools reporting incidents of students creating and sharing deepfake nudes of classmates (National Education Association, 2025). In South Korea, deepfake images targeting teachers and students have sparked public outcry (Wikipedia, 2025). The use of images from Greta Thunberg’s early teens in deepfake content raises additional concerns about child sexual abuse material (CSAM), which is illegal and attracts law enforcement scrutiny (Children of the Digital Age, 2021).

Table: Psychological and Social Impacts of Deepfake Pornography

Parental Unawareness: A Growing Concern

Many parents are unaware of their children’s exposure to deepfake pornography, as noted by Children of the Digital Age. Children often access such content through unrestricted smartphones or computers and hesitate to discuss it due to fear or shame (Children of the Digital Age, 2021). A 2020 Pew Research Center study found that two-thirds of U.S. parents struggle with parenting in the digital age, often lacking the tools to monitor online activities effectively (Pew Research Center, 2020). This gap leaves children vulnerable to the psychological and social harms of deepfake content, exacerbating the crisis.

Global Legislative Responses

Governments are beginning to address deepfake pornography, though enforcement remains complex:

• United Kingdom: The Online Safety Act, effective July 2025, mandates “highly effective” age verification for pornographic websites, resulting in five million additional daily checks. Judicial actions, such as the jailing of Brandon Tyler for creating deepfake porn, demonstrate enforcement efforts (BBC, 2025; The Guardian, 2025).
• United States: The Take It Down Act, passed in April 2025, criminalizes non-consensual deepfake porn and requires platforms to remove such content within 48 hours. Nearly all 50 states have laws addressing deepfakes or revenge porn by 2025 (TIME, 2025; Mintz, 2025).
• South Korea: Public outrage over deepfake images targeting teachers and students has prompted investigations, though specific legislation is lacking (Wikipedia, 2025).
• Australia: The eSafety Commissioner advocates for stronger regulations to address deepfakes, emphasizing risks of identity theft and sexual exploitation (eSafety Commissioner, 2025).

Enforcement challenges include VPN usage and the global nature of online platforms. The shutdown of MrDeepFakes in May 2025, following service provider termination, is a step forward, but other sites continue to operate (NPR, 2025).

Table: Global Legislative Responses to Deepfake Pornography

Platform and Industry Responses

Tech platforms are beginning to respond to deepfake pornography. Twitch issued a statement condemning such content after incidents involving female streamers (University of Pennsylvania, 2025). The San Francisco City Attorney’s lawsuit against deepfake nude websites led to the shutdown of 10 sites in 2025 (CBS News, 2025). However, the accessibility of deepfake creation tools, like DeepSwap, advertised on platforms like Instagram and TikTok, remains a concern (Columbia University, 2025).

Moving Forward: Solutions and Advocacy

To address the deepfake pornography crisis, a comprehensive approach is needed:

• Legislative Action: Strengthen international laws to target creators and platforms, ensuring consistent enforcement across borders.
• Parental Education: Organizations like Children of the Digital Age offer workshops and courses to empower parents to monitor online activities and discuss digital safety (Children of the Digital Age). Contact them at codainfo@protonmail.com or +353 87 1096087 for more information.
• Digital Literacy: Schools should integrate programs to teach children about online safety, consent, and the risks of deepfake content.
• Platform Accountability: Tech companies must restrict access to deepfake creation tools and enforce robust content removal policies.

Conclusion

Deepfake pornography, enabled by AI advancements, poses a severe threat to individuals like Liz Truss, Kate Middleton, and Greta Thunberg, as well as countless others, including children. Its psychological and social impacts are profound, worsened by parental unawareness and enforcement challenges. Legislative efforts, such as the UK’s Online Safety Act and the U.S.’s Take It Down Act, are critical steps, but global cooperation, parental vigilance, and platform accountability are essential to protect vulnerable populations and mitigate AI-driven abuse.

References

• Monash University. (2025). Digital Child Abuse: The Rising Danger of AI-Generated Exploitation. https://lens.monash.edu/@politics-society/2025/02/25/1387341/digital-child-abuse-deepfakes-and-the-rising-danger-of-ai-generated-exploitation
• BBC. (2025). Deepfake Porn: Could You Be Next? https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg3r3vm1d0o
• BBC. (2025). Essex Man Who Used AI to Create Deepfake Pornography Is Jailed. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cewgxd5yewjo
• The Guardian. (2025). UK Online Safety Law Leads to 5m Extra Age Checks a Day for Pornography Sites. https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jul/30/uk-online-safety-law-leads-to-5m-extra-age-checks-a-day-and-surge-in-vpn-use
• TIME. (2025). The First Major US Law to Fight AI Harms and Deepfake Abuse. https://time.com/7277746/ai-deepfakes-take-it-down-act-2025/
• Mintz. (2025). Deepfakes Face Deep Trouble: Revenge Porn in the Workplace. https://www.mintz.com/insights-center/viewpoints/2226/2025-07-14-deepfakes-face-deep-trouble-revenge-porn-workplace
• NPR. (2025). Mr. Deepfakes, Site for AI-Generated Porn, Shuts Down. https://www.npr.org/2025/05/06/nx-s1-5388422/mr-deepfakes-porn-site-ai-shut-down
• National Education Association. (2025). AI Deepfakes: A Disturbing Trend in School Cyberbullying. https://www.nea.org/nea-today/all-news-articles/ai-deepfakes-disturbing-trend-school-cyberbullying
• American Academy of Pediatrics. (2025). The Impact of Deepfakes, Synthetic Pornography, & Virtual Child Sexual Abuse Material. https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/media-and-children/center-of-excellence-on-social-media-and-youth-mental-health/qa-portal/qa-portal-library/qa-portal-library-questions/the-impact-of-deepfakes-synthetic-pornography–virtual-child-sexual-abuse-material/
• New York State Bar Association. (2025). The Deeply Complicated Issues Surrounding Deepfakes. https://nysba.org/the-deeply-complicated-issues-surrounding-deepfakes/
• University of Pennsylvania. (2025). What Is Deepfake Porn and Why Is It Thriving in the Age of AI? https://www.asc.upenn.edu/news-events/news/what-deepfake-porn-and-why-it-thriving-age-ai
• CBS News. (2025). San Francisco Deepfake Porn Lawsuit Settlement: Briver LLC Shutdown. https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/san-francisco-deepfake-porn-lawsuit-settlement-briver-llc-shutdown/
• Columbia University. (2025). The Rise of Deepfake Pornography. https://igp.sipa.columbia.edu/news/rise-deepfake-pornography
• eSafety Commissioner (Australia). (2025). Deepfake Trends and Challenges. https://www.esafety.gov.au/industry/tech-trends-and-challenges/deepfakes
• Children of the Digital Age. (2021). Liz Truss, Kate Middleton and Greta Thunberg Among the Latest Victims of Deepfake Porn. https://childrenofthedigitalage.org/liz-truss-kate-middleton-and-greta-thunberg-among-the-latest-victims-of-deepfake-porn/
• Children of the Digital Age. (2021). Your Kids Are Watching Incest Porn. https://childrenofthedigitalage.org/your-kids-are-watching-incest-porn/
• Pew Research Center. (2020). Parenting Children in the Age of Screens. https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2020/07/28/parenting-children-in-the-age-of-screens/
• Wikipedia. (2025). Deepfake Pornography. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deepfake_pornography

Further Reading

• National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL). (2024). Deceptive Audio or Visual Media (“Deepfakes”) 2024 Legislation. https://www.ncsl.org/technology-and-communication/deceptive-audio-or-visual-media-deepfakes-2024-legislation
• The 19th News. (2025). Deepfake Abuse Has Hit Schools Across the Nation. Policy Isn’t Keeping Up. https://19thnews.org/2025/07/deepfake-ai-kids-schools-laws-policy/
• OECD. (2025). How’s Life for Children in the Digital Age? https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/how-s-life-for-children-in-the-digital-age_0854b900-en.html
• UNICEF. Child Rights in the Digital Age. https://www.unicef-irc.org/research/child-rights-in-the-digital-age/
• Myers Education Press. (2023). Secret Lives of Children in the Digital Age: Disruptive Devices and Resourceful Learners. https://myersedpress.presswarehouse.com/browse/book/9781975504717/Secret-Lives-of-Children-in-the-Digital-Age

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