Streamer Atrioc Caught Viewing Deepfake Images of Female Streamers
An incident involving popular streamer Atrioc looking at deepfake nude images of female streamers has sparked a heated debate within the gaming community.
QTCinderella, another Twitch streamer, has taken a strong stance against the deepfake website that Atrioc was caught using, and she continues to address the issue.
In a recent podcast, QTCinderella spoke out against deepfake content once again, stating that the damage caused by these fake images is irreparable. She also hinted at no longer being friends with Atrioc after the controversy.
QTCinderella explained that this controversy has led to the spread of deepfake nude content featuring female streamers.
She expressed her concern about how Atrioc’s actions have affected the online presence of streamer Maya Higa. When her name is searched on Google, it now links to deepfake porn, tarnishing her reputation.
She also highlighted the issue of some viewers mistaking deepfakes for reality. Even if the majority understand that these videos are fake, there are still people, like her dad, who may believe they are real and damage personal relationships.
Female streamers are disproportionately targeted by this type of content, adding to the harassment, stalking, sexism, and objectification they already face on a daily basis.
QTCinderella expressed frustration and disappointment about the way her career has been misrepresented as a result of these deepfake videos. She has worked hard to establish herself, only to have her reputation marred by false and explicit content.
Since the incident, Atrioc has issued a public apology and pledged to support women affected by deepfake websites. He also announced stepping away from streaming. Several other streamers, including Ludwig and xQc, have voiced their support for the victims.
Pokimane, who has been an advocate for women’s consent and against sexualizing them, reiterated her stance on Twitter, garnering over 33,000 shares.
While the creation of sexually explicit deepfake content without consent is illegal in many countries and U.S. states, it remains legal in other parts of the world.
The gaming community is now shining a light on this issue and demanding stricter legislation to prevent the spread of deepfake content.