Teens and Explicit Deepfakes in the Age of AI
Nationally representative survey of 1,314 US teens aged 13-17, fielded fall 2025, on exposure to and creation of AI-generated explicit sexual material. Documents widespread exposure, personal victimization among those exposed, and teens' views on how such material shapes perceptions of bodies and relationships.
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Common Sense Media
Published
21 Jul 2026
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Key Findings
- Nearly half of surveyed teens have seen AI-generated explicit sexual material; about 1 in 4 of those exposed saw material depicting themselves or someone they know
- Nearly 1 in 5 teens reported having made AI-generated sexual content themselves or knowing someone who has, with 'nudify' apps requiring little technical skill
- Most teens believe AI-generated sexual material influences how peers think about bodies and expectations of romantic partners
Methodology Notes
Nationally representative survey, n=1,314 US teens aged 13-17, fielded fall 2025; published 2026-07-21 alongside Common Sense Media's Youth AI Safety Institute program. Self-report limitations apply.
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Common Sense Media. (2026). Teens and Explicit Deepfakes in the Age of AI. https://www.commonsensemedia.org/research/teens-and-explicit-deepfakes-in-the-age-of-ai
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