Broadcaster Narinder Kaur has spoken out about the deepfake images created of her without consent, describing the experience as a violation that leaves lasting digital and emotional scars. She said perpetrators must be held accountable, but current systems often fail due to anonymous accounts and overseas operators.
This week, Sir Keir Starmer stated that tech companies must remove revenge porn and deepfake sexual images within 48 hours or risk being blocked in Britain. He described the issue as a national emergency, highlighting the widespread nature of digital sexual abuse.
Ms Kaur said deepfake videos and images have been created of her showing her digitally unclothed, deported in a Union Jack bikini, and depicted giving oral sex. She also noted that a paparazzi image was altered to be more revealing and placed next to Jeffrey Epstein.
She emphasised that while she is in the public eye, the majority of victims are not, and many are teenage girls or women who may not understand the technology used against them. She called for stronger laws to treat digital sexual abuse with the seriousness it demands, and for tech companies to stop profiting from abusive content.
Ms Kaur said the culture that tries to legitimise this abuse by blaming women for being outspoken or visible online must end. She added that law enforcement often cannot identify those responsible, leaving cases unresolved and victims without justice.
