Structural online harms: AI deepfakes targeting Spanish feminist highlight regulatory gaps
Original framing: “Spanish feminist targeted by AI fakes wants stricter online regulations - Reuters” — Reuters (via Google News)
The voices of women of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and other marginalized groups are often excluded from AI policy discussions, despite being most affected by algorithmic harms. Their lived experiences provide critical insights into how AI systems can be redesigned to be more equitable.
The case of the Spanish feminist targeted by AI deepfakes is not an isolated incident but a symptom of a broader crisis in digital governance.
It reflects the failure of tech platforms to enforce ethical AI use, the lack of global regulatory coherence, and the marginalization of affected communities in policy design. Drawing from Indigenous relational ethics, historical precedents of media violence, and cross-cultural feminist movements, a systemic response must include legal reform, platform accountability, and community empowerment. By integrating scientific insights on AI detection with artistic and spiritual healing practices, we can build a more just and ethical digital future.