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AI and Adult Images: Risks for LGBTQ+ People — Level A1 — man in black t-shirt using black laptop computer

AI and Adult Images: Risks for LGBTQ+ People^{CEFR A1}

2 Apr 2026

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Adapted from Guest Contributor, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0

Photo by franco alva, Unsplash

Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1

2 min

73 words

AI can make very realistic porn images and videos.
These images are often not of a single person.
They learn from many existing photos and videos.
Laws do not always stop this content.
Some people feel angry, unsafe or ashamed online.
Mainstream sites can show harmful images and slurs.
Children and teens have had photos used without consent.
Experts say many people now watch more porn.
More rules are needed to protect people.

Difficult words

realistic — looks like something real to the eye
consent — agreement to allow something to happen
harmful — causing damage or making people hurt
ashamed — feeling bad and embarrassed about something
protect — to keep someone safe from harm
expert — a person with a lot of knowledge
Experts

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Discussion questions

Do you think more rules are needed to protect people?
Have you ever seen harmful images online?

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