Key takeaways Thai pop singer Waruntorn "Ink" Paonil filed a police complaint after her face was used in AI-generated deepfake pornographic content without consent. Four online accounts are under inve...
Thai pop singer Waruntorn "Ink" Paonil has filed a formal complaint with police after discovering her face had been used to create deepfake pornographic content circulating online.
The 31-year-old artist submitted her complaint on Monday to the Cyber Crime Investigation Division 1.
According to police statements, four online accounts are now under investigation for sharing manipulated images and videos featuring Paonil's face superimposed onto other people's bodies using artificial intelligence technology.
The accounts also posted defamatory messages alongside the fabricated content.
Pol Maj Gen Siriwat Deepor, commander of Cyber Crime Investigation Division 1, confirmed that authorities are working to identify the account owners and will pursue criminal charges.
The investigation focuses on tracking down those responsible for creating and distributing the AI-generated material.
"Police were investigating the account and identifying the owners, and would press charges accordingly," Pol Maj Gen Siriwat stated, according to the Bangkok Post.
The creation and distribution of such deepfake content violates Thailand's Computer Crime Act, carrying significant legal consequences.
Offenders convicted of this malpractice face imprisonment for up to five years and/or a fine of 100,000 baht.
Additionally, using another person's photograph with defamatory captions can result in up to two years in prison and/or a 200,000 baht fine.
Police officials warned that individuals who share or comment in support of such posts could also face criminal charges under the act.
Pol Maj Gen Siriwat emphasized that Paonil represents just the latest victim in a disturbing trend affecting Thai entertainment industry figures.
"Ink was just the latest of many Thai public figures, including solo singers and girl group idols, who were victims of online pornographic deepfakery, with advanced AI technology adding complexity to these offences," he said.
The case highlights the increasing challenge law enforcement faces as AI technology becomes more sophisticated and accessible, making it easier for criminals to create convincing fake pornographic content using celebrities' likenesses without their knowledge or consent.
Thai authorities continue to work on identifying perpetrators and strengthening enforcement of existing cybercrime laws.
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