Paris Hilton speaks out against AI-generated pornography
The heiress says deepfake pornography has become an epidemic.
Paris Hilton is shining the spotlight on a growing problem: AI-generated pornography.
The 44-year-old recently visited Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., to support the DEFIANCE Act following a surge in nonconsensual deepfake pornographic images.
"I know firsthand what it’s like to have your privacy violated and your image exploited," she wrote on Instagram. "At 19, someone shared a private video of me, and that experience showed me why stronger protections for survivors are so needed."
In 2004, a sex tape Hilton recorded with her ex-boyfriend, Rick Salomon, was made public without her consent. Her close friend, Kim Kardashian, also had an intimate video leaked online a few years later.
"That experience is why I’m in DC fighting for accountability and justice. I’m committed to making sure women and girls have real protections — and that those responsible are held accountable."
The reality star turned DJ was joined on Capitol Hill by Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Congresswoman Laurel Lee.
"This bipartisan bill gives survivors of image-based abuse stronger legal tools to fight back when intimate images are shared without consent — including harmful AI-generated deepfakes," Hilton said.
"I’ll keep using my voice until the law finally protects survivors and their privacy."
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Ocasio-Cortez joined social media users in praising Hilton, who is the mother of two young children, for speaking up.
"Thank you for making a difference and using your power to stand up for women, children, and survivors everywhere. It’s been an honor to team up with you and bring people together alongside @replaurellee to get this past the finish line!" she wrote.
An Instagram user added, "I’m new here, and so inspired. Your advocacy for many important causes will be life-changing and life-saving. Nice to meet you, Paris! Proud of you and excited to learn more about you and your courage."
According to the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF), AI tools have become "child sexual abuse machines".
Data released by the foundation on January 16 found that "2025 was the worst year on record for online child sexual abuse material".
The study stated that photo-realistic AI material contributed greatly to the issue.
"The IWF, which works internationally to further its mission to prevent the global spread of child sexual abuse imagery online, says Governments and regulators around the world must now step in to force AI companies to create products that are safe by design."
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