A new study reports that around one in 15 adults experience AI-generated image-based abuse. The research focuses on abuse involving sexually explicit AI-generated images, describing it as having affected a minority of adults rather than being widespread across all age groups.
The outlets summarise the finding in similar terms, with both Australian publications highlighting the “one in 15” figure and framing it as a concerning rate among Aussie adults. Phys.org adds context on how the estimate is derived, citing a general-population survey of more than 7,200 adults across the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia, and stating that 7% reported at least one form of AI-generated image-based abuse since turning 18.
