DeepNude Statistics 2024: Image Generation, Trends, Popularity

Here are the key points from this research:

1. Rapid Evolution: The DeepNude image generation technology has seen a rapid evolution, with more than 120 new solutions coming up in the past 16 months.
2. Massive Output: The total output of DeepNude images stands at an estimated 423 million images, with a monthly generation of around 23 million.
3. Platform Variation: The solutions are primarily web-based, but also include desktop applications and bots on Telegram.
4. High-profile criminal cases: Authorities in several countries have launched investigations: Spain, the United States, and South Korea.
5. Strengthening Moderation: Since the spring, massive removals of services and bots have begun. About 95% of them have been blocked by moderators and are effectively removing new services.
6. Censorship Resistance: Despite censorship efforts, many of the blocked channels manage to restore their services quickly.
7. Changing Demand: A positive shift in demand has been noticed towards less explicit image generation.
8. Future Research: There’s an unexplored area concerning DeepNude videos and face-swapping in explicit content, which necessitates further research.

These key points provide a concise summary of the research and its implications for both the DeepNude image generation sector and the broader AI field.

Abstract:

This research provides a comprehensive overview of the DeepNude image generation landscape over the past 36 months, investigating the popularity, evolution, and daily generation volumes of such solutions. The study covers a review of over 120 different solutions, their quality of processing, speed, platform, pricing, and functionality. It also addresses the rising demand for less explicit image generation, a positive trend in an otherwise controversial field.

Introduction:

The world of AI-based DeepFake solutions, with its origins tracing back to the infamous DeepNude application, has seen a significant evolution over the past years.

DeepNude, a deep generative software based on image-to-image translation algorithm, excelling in undressing photos of humans and producing realistic nude images. The function of DeepNude is simple: input an image and generate the naked version of the image with a single click, consequence is catastrophic: anyone could now find themselves a victim of revenge porn. (1)

Despite its swift closure due to societal backlash, numerous solutions of this kind have emerged, prompting a necessity for detailed observation and understanding of this space. This study aims to address a significant knowledge gap, answering questions about the popularity of these solutions, their daily and total generation volumes of DeepNude photos, and their distribution based on the platform.

“Deepnude” Trends (by Google)

I added this screenshot because Google Trends sometimes shows errors. The picture shows that last summer there was maximum interest in this app in the world.

The Google Trends data for the search term “deepnude” shows several interesting insights:

1. Consistent Interest: The interest in the term “deepnude” has remained consistent over time, with only slight variations. This suggests that the topic is of ongoing relevance and interest to users worldwide.
2. Slight Decrease in Interest: Although the interest remains relatively consistent, the moving average suggests a slight decrease in interest over time. This could be due to various factors such as changes in news, societal trends, or the emergence of new related topics.
3. No Major Spikes or Drops: There are no major spikes or sharp drops in the search interest for this term, which indicates that there have been no significant events or news stories causing a sudden surge or decline in interest.

The Google Trends data for the search term “deepnude” in the US shows the following insights:

1. Lower Interest than Worldwide: The overall interest in the term “deepnude” in the US is lower compared to the worldwide interest. This suggests that this term may be less relevant or less known in the US compared to other regions globally.
2. Fluctuating Interest: Unlike the worldwide data, the interest in the US shows more fluctuations. There are periods of increased interest followed by periods of decreased interest. However, these fluctuations are not very drastic.
3. Decreasing Trend: The moving average line suggests a slight downward trend in interest over time. This is similar to the worldwide trend and indicates that interest in this term is slowly declining.

In summary, while the search term “deepnude” maintains a consistent level of interest worldwide, it appears to be less popular in the US, with a slightly more fluctuating pattern of interest. The declining trend in interest over time is also observed in both worldwide and US data.

Methods:

To provide a holistic perspective, this research involved monitoring and reviewing over 70 different DeepNude solutions that emerged over the observed period. The evaluation metrics included processing quality, operation speed, developed platform, pricing, and functionality. Furthermore, the platforms were categorized into three main types: websites (the most common), desktop solutions (requiring basic programming knowledge and limited due to restricted databases for training neural networks), and bots on Discord or Telegram.

Deepnude Stats: Counter Results

Based on publicly available data from May 2023, over 33 million images have been generated. We calculated that, on average, one application accounts for over 200,000.00 image generations per month, which extrapolates to approximately 20 million images generated per month by 21 applications of this scale. Desktop solutions cover an additional 2-7% of this quantity, adding approximately 60,000-210,000 images to the monthly total. Thus, the total DeepNude images generated per month, based on this analysis, could range from 20 to 25 million.

As of today’s date in November 2024, the total DeepNude images generated until now could be in the range of approximately 423,916,710 images.

Total in 2023: 150,167,063 images.
Total in 2024: 247,668,600 images.

What about Money?

According to our calculations, this industry (Deepnude+Undress) generated a gross turnover of $1 million to $2 million in 2023. For 2024, we expect revenue to reach $2-4 million.

Survey Insights on Subject Preferences for Hypothetical Undressing Scenarios

Based on the data presented in the provided poll, the majority of respondents, constituting 70%, expressed a preference for undressing familiar girls when posed with the question of who they are interested in undressing first. This significant majority suggests a pronounced inclination towards individuals within their personal social circles over public figures or celebrities, who garnered a mere 8.8% of the vote. Instagram models, despite their substantial visibility and following on social media platforms, received 10% of the preference. Meanwhile, random individuals from the web accounted for 11.3% of the vote, indicating a lesser but non-negligible interest.

In 2023, there were 105,116,944 attempts to use AI for undressing women from close surroundings.

The data reflects a tendency towards the known and possibly accessible individuals in the context of undressing, which might be indicative of underlying psychological patterns that merit further examination. These findings could stimulate discussion on the nature of voyeurism and the influence of personal acquaintance on such behaviors. It’s important to note that the ethical implications of such interests, particularly without consent, are questionable and likely problematic. Further research should approach the subject with sensitivity to privacy rights and ethical standards.

Discussion:

Despite controversies, this technology continues to evolve, showing a positive trend with increasing demand for less explicit image generation. However, one aspect that this study has not covered extensively is the generation of DeepNude videos and face-swapping in explicit photos or videos. The development of neural networks has made these solutions more accessible, but they are not yet as popular as their photographic counterparts.

Moreover, there have been instances of the blocking of such Telegram channels, with approximately one-third being quickly restored and continuing their active operation.

Alternative calculations

The first company to audit this field and publish their calculations was Sensity. According to their report, as of May 2023, 33 million images had been generated.

The latest research conducted by Graphika called “A Revealing Picture” by Santiago Lakatos (December 8, 2023) examined social media user activity and identified a monthly audience of 24 million on undressing websites.

Conclusion:

This research offers valuable insights into the evolution, current state, and potential future trends of the DeepNude image generation sector. With technology advancing and societal attitudes shifting, this area is likely to continue its transformation, necessitating continuous monitoring and understanding of its implications.

References:

1. Yeh, Chin-Yuan, et al. “Disrupting image-translation-based deepfake algorithms with adversarial attacks.” Proceedings of the IEEE/CVF Winter Conference on Applications of Computer Vision Workshops. 2020. https://openaccess.thecvf.com/content_WACVW_2020/papers/w4/Yeh_Disrupting_Image-Translation-Based_DeepFake_Algorithms_with_Adversarial_Attacks_WACVW_2020_paper.pdf
2. Lalonde, D. (2021). Policy Options on Non-Consensual Deepnudes and Sexual Deepfakes. Learning Network Brief 39. London, Ontario: Learning Network, Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children. ISBN: 978-1-988412-49-8. https://www.vawlearningnetwork.ca/our-work/briefs/briefpdfs/Learning-Network-Brief-39.pdf
3. Google Trends https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=2020-01-01%202023-07-07&q=deepnude&hl=en-US

Author: Dr. Oleksandr Pedchenko, Ph.D., 03 November 2023, Tarragona, Spain.

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Pedchenko, O. (2024). An Analysis of DeepNude Image Generation: Trends, Popularity. Outsource IT Today. Retrieved from [https://nudify.info/analysis-of-deepnude-image-generation/]