(STATE COLLEGE, PENN.) As one of the most popular celebrities in the world, Taylor Swift has already endured her share of AI-related abuse.
Fake nudes of the singer have spread widely online. Her voice and likeness have also been used to create fabricated political messages and bogus product endorsements.
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