Women sue the men who used their Instagram feeds to create AI porn influencers

Several women are suing the creators of AI-generated pornographic influencers who scraped their Instagram photos, challenging the legal void around synthetic media. The lawsuit, filed in federal court, demands $150 million in damages for unauthorized use of likenesses that were transformed into fake profiles without consent. A 2025 study found that 89% of deepfake porn targets women without their permission, highlighting the epidemic scale. The plaintiffs seek not only financial compensation but also a precedent that could force platforms to verify consent before allowing AI training on user images, a move that would shift the burden of proof to tech companies.