New study shows one in seven people have been victims of sextortion—and AI is making it worse

A new campaign launched by the Australian eSafety Commissioner aims to raise awareness about sexual extortion, commonly referred to as 'sextortion.' The campaign highlights that one in seven individuals have fallen victim to this crime, which is increasingly exacerbated by artificial intelligence, as it features AI-generated videos of attractive women attempting to lure men into financial scams.

This development underscores the growing threat posed by sextortion, particularly as AI technology becomes more sophisticated, making it easier for scammers to exploit vulnerable individuals and potentially leading to increased financial and emotional harm for victims.