4chan’s Misogynist ‘Wizards’ Are Nudifying Women by Request
A recent report highlights the troubling trend of nonconsensual explicit deepfakes proliferating on platforms like 4chan. Users, often referred to as 'wizards,' manipulate images of women to create degrading content, reinforcing misogynistic communities. This collaborative abuse not only targets public figures but also reflects deeper societal issues regarding power and control over women.
- ▪4chan users are creating nonconsensual explicit deepfakes, often targeting women.
- ▪The process involves a community of men who request and praise the creation of degrading images.
- ▪Research indicates that these activities strengthen online male communities built on shared misogyny.
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Miles KleeCultureMay 21, 2026 6:00 AM4chan’s Misogynist ‘Wizards’ Are Nudifying Women by RequestAs nonconsensual explicit deepfakes continue to proliferate online, entire communities are now collaborating on this digital form of sexual abuse.Photo-Illustration: Jobanny Cabrera; Getty ImagesCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this story“Summoning a wizard who can nudify her,” wrote an anonymous 4chan user last week, posting on the site’s /r/ board, a hub for “adult requests” of specific explicit imagery.Attached to the post was an image of a blonde woman in glasses, an open black jacket, white tank top, and ripped jeans, posing on a low wall with a sweeping view of an old-world city and a river behind her.
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