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Essentially, we aren't rehabilitating the offenders who engage in child pornography. We are simply providing them with another way to access the material, even if it is AI-generated. Treatment should be focused on correcting the sexual attraction towards children instead of assisting in facilitating their fantasies.
First, there is no evidence that individuals without pedophilic proclivities will become interested in viewing child pornography merely because it becomes accessible in an AI-generated form
In my opinion, more individuals will explore and play around with the idea of AI-generated child pornography once it gains more attention in the media.
On top of that, the potential normalization of those viewings can be considered a harm to all children
Even if the media people are viewing is AI-generated, we shouldn't normalize watching child pornography in any way. As mentioned in the article, watching AI pornography can be a gateway for individuals to act on their sexual desires.
The Thorn report claims that within a year it will become significantly easier for AI to generate images that are essentially indistinguishable from real images
I 100% agree with this statement because on various social media platforms, I have a hard time distinguishing which videos and images are AI-generated. Some of the images look cartoonish, while others look realistic. It's scary to think about how much AI will progress within the upcoming years.
pedophilia is biological in nature, and that keeping pedophilic urges at bay can be incredibly difficult
I don't agree with this statement. It seems as if they are justifying pedophilic tendencies. They are essentially saying that people can't resist their urges, so it's ok to do it.
that AI-generated child sexual material could actually benefit society in the long run by providing a less harmful alternative to the already-massive market for images of child sexual abuse
In my opinion, AI is one of the worst things created, especially during a technologically advanced generation. Many people abuse AI generators to cause more harm than good to society. This statement proves that individuals will find a way to justify the means of using AI.