"Podcaster Bobbi Althoff Denies Authenticity of Viral Deepfake Video"
A fake sexually explicit video of podcast host Bobbi Althoff circulated on X, violating the platform’s rules on nonconsensual nudity. Despite Althoff's denial and X's policy, the video remained on the platform for nearly 24 hours, with over 40 posts amassing more than 6.5 million views. The content also spread to Reddit, and some X accounts with blue check marks, indicating X Premium, engaged in "engagement farming" to monetize the posts. The incident highlights the challenges platforms face in combating deepfakes and inauthentic activity.