Jenna Ortega recently decided to delete her Twitter (now X) account due to a disturbing influx of AI-generated explicit images of herself. The actress shared that this problem started when she was just a teenager. Encouraged to join Twitter at 14 to boost her acting career, Ortega quickly found herself a target of inappropriate content, which she described as “terrifying” and “corrupt.”
Ortega recalled her first encounter with such harassment at age 12 when she received an unsolicited explicit photo via direct message. This marked the beginning of what became a regular onslaught of graphic content every time she tweeted. The constant harassment made her realize that staying on the platform was not worth it.
The actress’s frustration with AI isn’t unique. Jenna pointed out how artificial intelligence has been misused to create explicit images of other celebrities, such as Taylor Swift, who also had to deal with fake AI-generated photos. These issues have raised broader concerns about the ethical use of AI technology, especially regarding privacy and consent.
Ultimately, Jenna chose to leave Twitter, realizing it was better for her mental health and well-being. She hasn’t returned to the platform since, and she believes it’s a decision that has greatly benefited her. Her experience highlights the darker side of social media and AI, prompting discussions about how these technologies should be regulated.
