Vicky Pattison has created her own deepfake porn video for her new Channel 4 documentary My Deepfake Sex Tape.
In the new series, which airs next week, the former Geordie Shore star, 37, has fully immersed herself in the world to properly understand the rape of image-based abuse.
Deepfake porn is the latest in a long line of methods of sexual abuse of women online and Vicky has now become involved in this rapidly evolving violation of privacy.
Vicky directed and produced deepfake pornographic images of herself and will post the video on social media to understand the way content is spread online and how these images and videos are removed.
In her own video, to ensure that her production is entirely consensual, her image in the video is portrayed by an actor, with artificial intelligence technology used to insert Vicky’s face.
The video appears to show Vicky engaging in a sexual act with a man while first wearing a bra and then topless.
Vicky Pattison has taken matters into her own hands by creating her own deepfake porn video for her new Channel 4 documentary My Deepfake Sex Tape.

In the new series, which airs next week, the former Geordie Shore star, 37, has fully immersed herself in the world to properly understand the depth of the shock and violation of image-based abuse.
Vicky Pattison said: “I am extremely passionate about women’s issues and have become increasingly concerned about how prevalent the problem of deepfake porn is becoming.
“This is just the latest trend in the abuse of women and having met some of the inspiring women who have rebuilt their lives after being victims of explicit deepfake sexual abuse, I feel more strongly than ever that we must support these women .and continue to pressure the major powers within government to catch up with the speed at which this technology is advancing.’
He continued: ‘As part of the documentary, I made the difficult decision to post my own deepfake sex video online, which I directed and produced with actors to ensure the process was fully consensual from start to finish.
“I struggled with this decision for a long time, reflecting on its permanence, and finally accepting the fact that this content can live online forever.
“While I know this doesn’t compare to the anguish and horror real victims feel when they discover this content about themselves, I hope it gives you an idea of what they’re going through.
‘I want this documentary to draw attention to the power imbalance and encourage society, policymakers and technology companies to provide greater protection and support to those who are affected.
“My goal is to foster empathy and drive action and contribute to a broader movement for justice and change, so that victims feel supported, understood and empowered to reclaim their voices and control.”
It comes as the UK government recently announced plans to criminalize the creation of sexually explicit deepfakes. A 2024 Channel 4 News investigation found that almost 4,000 celebrities have been victims of deepfake porn.
But this problem doesn’t just affect celebrities: Vicky will also meet and talk to women who are not in the public eye and who have been subjected to image-based abuse. These women are often targeted by friends, family, and those closest to them.

Deepfake porn is the latest in a long line of methods of sexual abuse of women online and Vicky has now become involved in this rapidly evolving violation of privacy.

Vicky directed and produced the deepfake pornographic images of herself and will post the video on social media to understand how content is spread and how these images and videos are removed.

In her own video, to ensure that her production is completely consensual, her image in the video is portrayed by an actor, with artificial intelligence technology used to insert Vicky’s face.
Phil Mount, Creative Director of Potato, said of the documentary: “We are immensely privileged to be part of telling this brave and harrowing exploration of the darker side of technological advancement.
‘Artificial intelligence is evolving at an unprecedented pace, providing groundbreaking opportunities and, at times, deeply worrying consequences.
‘Vicky Pattison and the brave participants who have lent their voices to this project have been instrumental in shedding light on an increasingly topical issue.
“We hope that this documentary not only educates but generates meaningful dialogue about the ethical challenges posed in this modern era.”
Vicky Pattison: My Deepfake Sex Tape will be available to watch and stream on Channel 4 at 10pm on Tuesday 28 January.