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Some concerns over the attribution of blame to non-consensual sexual deepfakes: A response to Patrone and Viola

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: In this commentary, I challenge Fabio Patrone and Marco Viola’s claim (in their 2026 article, Patrone, F., & Viola, M. (2026). Non-consensual sexual deepfakes as direct personal harm. Philosophy & Technology , 39 (94), 1–22) that their metaphysical approach to personhood provides a solid grounding for the attribution of blame to non-consensual sexual deepfakes Using two examples – The Case of Mistaken Identity and The ‘Stud’ – I aim to show that Patrone and Viola’s metaphysical approach is neither necessary nor sufficient for the ascription of blame to non-consensual sexual deepfakes.

Source: Philosophy & Technology

DOI: 10.1007/s13347-026-01131-3

Author: Garry Young

Institution: Monash University

Language: English

Topic: Ethics and Social Impacts of AI

Subfield: Safety Research

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,290