Deepfake pornography in the AI era: New challenges for gender, humanistic and technological education

Abstract

The proliferation of deepfakes, particularly in the form of pornography, emerges as a growing threat in contemporary digital society, exacerbating gender-based violence and posing significant challenges for online education and safety. This qualitative study focused on investigating the current state of research on deepfake pornography and its educational impact, using the content analysis method with the thematic analysis technique. The results revealed a worrying increase in the production of this type of manipulated content, with a disproportionate impact on women. The urgent need to strengthen legislation, promote digital literacy and encourage critical thinking in the educational field to mitigate the negative effects of deepfakes was highlighted. It was concluded that addressing cyberviolence against women requires comprehensive and collaborative responses, including the development of effective strategies and the identification of future research areas to protect human rights in the digital environment. This analysis highlights the importance of moving towards a safer and more ethical digital society, in which education plays a crucial role in preparing individuals to interact responsibly and critically with emerging technology.