In Germany, the fight against "gefälschte sexualisierte Bildinhalte" [fake sexualized image content] and "Identitätsraub" [identity theft] is a growing concern. The problem is exacerbated by the increasing sophistication of artificial intelligence, which can be used to create highly realistic fake images (deepfakes) that are difficult to distinguish from genuine photos.
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The most direct source of the term "fakes" comes from dedicated fan forums, such as . Within these communities, users share screenshots ("caps") of Lufen from her television appearances and ask for images to be edited. Thread titles like "Marlene Lufen. Kann das jemand aufhellen???" (Can someone brighten this?) appear. However, these forums have strict rules: "Fakes und X-Rays von deutschen Stars sind grundsätzlich verboten" (Fakes and X-rays of German stars are fundamentally forbidden). A moderator on the site clarified that simply adjusting brightness or color does not constitute a "fake" as per the rules. Sharing or seeking out unauthorized or fake images